as in traded
to give up (something) and take something else in return
I'd like to exchange this sweater for one in a larger size
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Recent Examples of exchanged
The outlet also described gifts exchanged, including a framed photograph of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
Diggs did not draw the start at cornerback, as DaRon Bland’s return saw Diggs get exchanged out of the starting lineup instead of slot cornerback Reddy Steward.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
She and McIlroy got married in 2017 On April 22, 2017, Stoll and McIlroy exchanged vows during a lavish ceremony at Ashford Castle in County Mayo, Ireland.
—Effie Orfanides, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Players and coaches exchanged bear hugs.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
And Sunday in New Jersey, head coach Andy Reid lowered his shoulder to bump Kelce before the two exchanged words as the Chiefs settled for a first-half field goal.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Indigenous cultures in the region placed high value in cacao as a sacred crop, exchanged as a form of currency and made into a frothy, warm bitter beverage drank at key events in social and religious life, Chocolate Affairs Magazine said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
There’s not going to be any trade secrets that are going to be exchanged.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
His killer, Jeffrey Bly, then the 20-year-old leader of the Theodore Street Posse in Mattapan, stepped out into the open, exchanged brief words with McLaughlin, and then shot him.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
Diggs did not draw the start at cornerback, as DaRon Bland’s return saw Diggs get exchanged out of the starting lineup instead of slot cornerback Reddy Steward.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
She and McIlroy got married in 2017 On April 22, 2017, Stoll and McIlroy exchanged vows during a lavish ceremony at Ashford Castle in County Mayo, Ireland.
—Effie Orfanides, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Players and coaches exchanged bear hugs.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
And Sunday in New Jersey, head coach Andy Reid lowered his shoulder to bump Kelce before the two exchanged words as the Chiefs settled for a first-half field goal.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Indigenous cultures in the region placed high value in cacao as a sacred crop, exchanged as a form of currency and made into a frothy, warm bitter beverage drank at key events in social and religious life, Chocolate Affairs Magazine said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
There’s not going to be any trade secrets that are going to be exchanged.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
His killer, Jeffrey Bly, then the 20-year-old leader of the Theodore Street Posse in Mattapan, stepped out into the open, exchanged brief words with McLaughlin, and then shot him.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchanged
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The headlines coming into the game centered around Packers defensive end Micah Parsons making his return to AT&T Stadium after being traded away from the Cowboys exactly one month to the day prior.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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In the 10-minute extra period, the Cowboys and Packers traded field goals before the time expired.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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Just before their latest stint on the road, the band swapped drummers with Foo Fighters, switching out Ilan Rubin for Josh Freese.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
1 Oct. 2025
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The town of Chipping Campden became a magnet for the Arts and Crafts movement in the early 1900s, after architect Charles Robert Ashbee swapped London for the countryside.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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This recognition has no cash value, is not transferable, and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash or any other value.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Starbucks Protein-Boosted Milk, a blend of 2% milk and premium whey protein made daily by baristas, may be substituted in any hot or iced drink where milk is part of the recipe — for example, a Latte, Macchiato or Coconutmilk Refresher.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Over the weekend and early Monday, stock futures were little changed in overnight trading.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
29 Sep. 2025
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Was your cruise itinerary changed?—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Exchanged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanged. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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