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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
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
In July, after months of detention, which included routine beatings and other mistreatment, the men were released to Venezuela in a prisoner exchange.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Then, as Chiefs receiver Juju Smith-Schuster extended his hand to exchange pleasantries, Branch reached out and struck him in the head, knocking the veteran WR to his knees.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Traders, artists and thinkers from Europe and the Middle East passed through here, and that constant exchange shaped a culture that’s curious, adaptable and deeply cosmopolitan.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
In July, after months of detention, which included routine beatings and other mistreatment, the men were released to Venezuela in a prisoner exchange.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Once photos were exchanged, the conversation turned dire.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Then, as Chiefs receiver Juju Smith-Schuster extended his hand to exchange pleasantries, Branch reached out and struck him in the head, knocking the veteran WR to his knees.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchange
Noun
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Trump has been working to help Argentina bolster its collapsing currency with a $20 billion credit swap line and additional financing from sovereign funds and the private sector ahead of midterm elections for his close ally, President Javier Milei.—
Chris Megerian,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Bessent insists the rescue isn’t a bailout because under the currency swap agreement Argentina exchanges pesos for dollars.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Healthcare providers should also broach those conversations with their patients, especially if someone is falling behind on their screenings.—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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Reuters found that a chatbot was able to have a romantic conversation with an eight-year-old, for instance.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Atlanta Hawks traded for Kristaps Porziņģis, a former All-Star who is too accomplished to fit into this category.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, Dunkin's classic chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry frosted donuts are trading their usual sprinkles for a festive chocolate-and-orange blend this season.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, Western sanctions are squeezing Russia, forcing a return to 1990s-style barter as firms trade wheat and flax for Chinese cars and building materials.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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She was known to barter paintings for medical bills, home repairs and tobacco.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Joy’s voice sits inside a rich octet, where horns and piano converse like old friends.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 Oct. 2025
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My and my colleagues’ research into the ways brain activity across people aligns or diverges as they converse suggests that seeking to persuade may not be the most fruitful way to approach a conversation.—
Emily Falk,
Scientific American,
25 Sep. 2025
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Colorful murals substitute for windows.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2025
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First, where the classic Boulevardier recruits the broad oaky shoulders of bourbon or rye for its base, Taylor substituted in apple brandy, which is similarly barrel aged but is distilled from apples instead of corn or rye, giving a core fruity quality beneath the familiar oak.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
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With the Supreme Court's order Monday, Maxwell's final hope of winning an early release may be in obtaining a pardon or sentence commutation from President Donald Trump, who is a former friend of both her and Epstein.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
6 Oct. 2025
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Newsom granted a commutation to Arthur Battle, convicted of murder for a 2006 contract killing.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Participants will explore the magical interplay between the universe and the human body, diving into discussions about creation, consciousness, and how the cosmos mirrors the infinite potential of the human mind.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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The decision, announced Friday, was made in close consultation with Britain’s King Charles III, who is believed to be glad at the outcome, while Prince William and other members of the royal family were also consulted on the discussions, CNN understands.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Exchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchange. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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