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
A couple of hours later, the hatches swung open and the seven space travelers hugged and exchanged exuberant high fives.
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Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Hallmark says approximately 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged on the holiday (not including those prepackaged valentines exchanged in elementary school classrooms).
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
The files disclosed emails exchanged between Maxwell and Wasserman in 2003 that were flirty and risque at a time when Wasserman was married.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
In the emails, Ruemmler exchanged dozens of friendly notes with Epstein for years, including after he was convicted.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
The recent batch of Epstein files unveiled salacious emails exchanged between Wasserman and Maxwell years before Epstein’s criminal behavior came to light.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
Oversize crochet installations hung overhead, and an interactive vending concept invited guests into the experience, where a $100 token could be exchanged for a surprise accessory ranging from crochet dog key chains to silver jewelry.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
The DoJ documents showed that in 2003, Wasserman and Maxwell exchanged a series of flirtatious emails, though nothing criminal was mentioned in those emails.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Over that time, the two regularly exchanged advice.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Hallmark says approximately 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged on the holiday (not including those prepackaged valentines exchanged in elementary school classrooms).
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
The files disclosed emails exchanged between Maxwell and Wasserman in 2003 that were flirty and risque at a time when Wasserman was married.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
In the emails, Ruemmler exchanged dozens of friendly notes with Epstein for years, including after he was convicted.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
The recent batch of Epstein files unveiled salacious emails exchanged between Wasserman and Maxwell years before Epstein’s criminal behavior came to light.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
Oversize crochet installations hung overhead, and an interactive vending concept invited guests into the experience, where a $100 token could be exchanged for a surprise accessory ranging from crochet dog key chains to silver jewelry.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
The DoJ documents showed that in 2003, Wasserman and Maxwell exchanged a series of flirtatious emails, though nothing criminal was mentioned in those emails.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Over that time, the two regularly exchanged advice.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchanged
Verb
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The Wizards traded for Young, a four-time All-Star point guard, in early January.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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As expected, shares of the shoe and athletic apparel maker briefly traded higher to above $68 immediately after the decision.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Due to yogurt’s many amazing qualities and versatility, plain yogurt can be substituted for milk in cake and muffin recipes, swapped for sour cream with baked potatoes, and substituted for mayonnaise in salad dressing.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
15 Feb. 2026
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The base spirit can change to bourbon, or scotch, or another aged spirit, while the vermouth can be swapped or split with another liqueur to change the experience entirely.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Mop Tile Floors In a pinch, shampoo can be substituted for floor cleaner.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Due to yogurt’s many amazing qualities and versatility, plain yogurt can be substituted for milk in cake and muffin recipes, swapped for sour cream with baked potatoes, and substituted for mayonnaise in salad dressing.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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A couple from Texas visiting my mom’s church changed everything.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, Earth’s properties have changed dramatically over the course of its inhabited history, and will likely change further as life on our world continues to evolve.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Feb. 2026
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