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as in swap
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
exchanges of commemorative pins are common among Olympic athletes
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as in conversation
talking or a talk between two or more people
we had a brief exchange with the pastor as we passed him on the way out of church
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Recent Examples of exchange
Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
Punk rockers are serving up free meals at the restaurant Post Modern Times and inking up their friends in exchange for mutual aid donations at Kaleidoscope Tattoo Collective.
—Evan Minsker, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
In an annual February tradition, some couples had the honor of exchanging or renewing vows on Sunday morning at the top of the Chicago skyscraper that was once the tallest building in the world.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Kimbal Musk, a Boulder restaurateur and Elon Musk’s brother, was referenced scores of times, including in email exchanges with Epstein and his friends about women and parties.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
Punk rockers are serving up free meals at the restaurant Post Modern Times and inking up their friends in exchange for mutual aid donations at Kaleidoscope Tattoo Collective.
—Evan Minsker, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
Abdilahi also plans to deepen ties with Israel, including opening embassies and exchanging commercial attachés.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
In an annual February tradition, some couples had the honor of exchanging or renewing vows on Sunday morning at the top of the Chicago skyscraper that was once the tallest building in the world.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchange
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This week's talks in Abu Dhabi concluded without a major breakthrough but Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 157 prisoners of war each, resuming such swaps after a five-month pause.—
Yuliia Dysa,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Swap Events Finally, many communities host swap events, where clothes, books, tools, and household items are traded locally.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Some teens worry that relying on AI for emotional support could make real conversations harder.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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These physiological responses are now part of a wider conversation about rising instances of school avoidance among neurodiverse adolescents.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Otherwise, speedy wideout Rashid Shaheed, who barely caught a dozen passes for Seattle after getting traded by the Saints in November, is a potent deep threat Darnold should try in 1-on-1 coverage against Davis.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Then Schoen traded Williams in 2023 to the Seahawks for a high second-round and fifth-round pick.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The same later deadline applies to Form 1099-B (broker and barter exchange transactions) and Form 1099-S (proceeds from real estate transactions).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Cuba’s complicated barter system with Venezuela—exchanging oil for thousands of Cuban doctors, teachers, sports trainers, technical advisers, and intelligence operatives—has endured.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
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The hush in public spaces isn't intimidating and there are myriad cozy places to sit and converse.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Three boldly distinct but equally strong upholstery selections converse easily with one another in this mise-en-scène, and the lighthearted purple, pink, and white leopard print on the window seat cushion keeps pace with the other prints without overwhelming any of them.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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However, supplements don’t substitute for a balanced diet or work to treat cardiovascular disease, Saba emphasizes.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
5 Feb. 2026
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Jurors express doubts Six of the eight living jurors from the 1992 trial do not object to commutation, according to the clemency petition.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The White House doesn’t comment on potential clemency requests, but the president is the ultimate decider on pardons and commutations.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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No, the Heat never got deep into discussions for Ja Morant.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Final discussions are underway as Colorado moves toward possible changes to how SNAP benefits work in the state.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Exchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchange. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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