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as in swaps
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 conversations
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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as in trades
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 exchanges
Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Flirty texts, meaningful exchanges and chance encounters spark something unexpected, especially through everyday moments like errands, commutes or late-night chats that start casually and end with momentum.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Choosing the Right Method for One’s Needs Although convenience is certainly an important part of cross-border exchanges, cost, security, and timing sit at the core of an effective international money transfer.
—Jason Phillips, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Previously, Goldberg's headline-making exchanges with The View's audience included what one member of the studio crowd told Entertainment Weekly was a move that actually prevented an intense physical altercation.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
Their effort to extend the tax credits as part of the agreement to reopen the government fell short and the subsidies expired last week, raising premiums for millions of Americans who purchase health insurance through the exchanges.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Your 7th House of Partnership draws focus as the instinctive Moon enters, inviting honest exchanges and useful commitments.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Crawford said the Mexican ended up respecting his punching power and his ability to control the exchanges.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
This curation meant the exchanges could transcend simple mentorship into something more mutual.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 11 Nov. 2025
John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Miami field goal After each team exchanges punts, Miami’s Carter Davis kicks a 41-yard field goal to get UM back within four of Louisville.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Tole works for a company that exchanges commercial frying oil and was parked in a loading dock area of a hotel.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Though The Wrong Paris exchanges the City of Lights for the Lone Star State, that doesn't stop Dawn from falling for Trey (Pierson Fodé), The Honeypot bachelor that the other girls are vying for.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Legislators and lobbyists in suits chat with families while a city councilman exchanges first-name pleasantries with constituents, young and old, in line.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (L) exchanges documents with Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) prior to the meeting with President of Russia, May 7, 2025 in Moscow, Russia.
—Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
The House Oversight Committee’s first hearing on the Minnesota fraud scandal was complete with lawmakers pointing fingers and exchanging barbs in heated exchanges.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Flirty texts, meaningful exchanges and chance encounters spark something unexpected, especially through everyday moments like errands, commutes or late-night chats that start casually and end with momentum.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Choosing the Right Method for One’s Needs Although convenience is certainly an important part of cross-border exchanges, cost, security, and timing sit at the core of an effective international money transfer.
—Jason Phillips, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Previously, Goldberg's headline-making exchanges with The View's audience included what one member of the studio crowd told Entertainment Weekly was a move that actually prevented an intense physical altercation.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
Their effort to extend the tax credits as part of the agreement to reopen the government fell short and the subsidies expired last week, raising premiums for millions of Americans who purchase health insurance through the exchanges.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Your 7th House of Partnership draws focus as the instinctive Moon enters, inviting honest exchanges and useful commitments.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Crawford said the Mexican ended up respecting his punching power and his ability to control the exchanges.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
This curation meant the exchanges could transcend simple mentorship into something more mutual.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
Miami field goal After each team exchanges punts, Miami’s Carter Davis kicks a 41-yard field goal to get UM back within four of Louisville.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Tole works for a company that exchanges commercial frying oil and was parked in a loading dock area of a hotel.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Though The Wrong Paris exchanges the City of Lights for the Lone Star State, that doesn't stop Dawn from falling for Trey (Pierson Fodé), The Honeypot bachelor that the other girls are vying for.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Legislators and lobbyists in suits chat with families while a city councilman exchanges first-name pleasantries with constituents, young and old, in line.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (L) exchanges documents with Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) prior to the meeting with President of Russia, May 7, 2025 in Moscow, Russia.
—Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchanges
Noun
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In recent years, Russia has arrested a number of foreigners — mainly Americans — on various criminal charges and then released them in prisoner swaps with the United States and other Western nations.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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In it, Oldham costumes up as a shaggy woodland monster, which—after a more nimble inhabitant seemingly swaps into the outfit—proceeds to engage a human in an elaborate dance routine.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The broadcast, known for its signature segments The Dish and Saturday Sessions, offers insightful conversations with world-class artists, authors, chefs and musicians.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Being polite about the topic at hand will help your conversations stay productive.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While revenue and profit are growing rapidly, the multiples have shot up much faster, and the stock now trades for about 220 times forward earnings, a ratio that rivals Tesla’s.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
7 Nov. 2025
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Timothée Chalamet trades Bob Dylan's harmonica for a ping-pong paddle.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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According to two people familiar with the discussions, earlier this year, Döpfner talked to Bari Weiss about buying her opinion site, The Free Press.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Katz, Mamdani’s campaign manager, said there were private discussions between the two.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Target’s four-person meal costs less than $20, about the same as in 2024, but substitutes green beans and cream of mushroom soup for French bread and frozen corn — also not an apples-to-apples comparison.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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StubHub is on dynamic pricing that changes by supply and demand.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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With scoring guards like Chris Paul II, Christian Rogers and Ean Britt, Sanders changes things with his ability to protect the rim — and score easy baskets around the rim — from guard penetration.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Later that night, Pine visits the weapons site with his former hotel colleague and members of the Muslim Brotherhood, who rig the cargo trucks with cell-phone detonating explosives.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In that context, finance chiefs provide enterprise-wide visibility and help turn ambiguity into concrete scenarios, trade-offs, and decisions.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
5 Jan. 2026
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For Schroeder, who has had romantic relationships with human women, the trade-offs are clear.—
Amogh Dimri,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Exchanges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanges. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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