1
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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2
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
Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 11 Nov. 2025
In a stadium whose design creates issues with atmosphere, the early exchanges were far louder than usual.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
For those enrolled in health exchanges under that law, premiums on average are expected to more than double next year if Congress allows the enhanced subsidies to lapse.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
For those enrolled in Affordable Care Act exchanges, premiums on average are expected to more than double next year if Congress allows the enhanced subsidies to lapse.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Seven lawsuits filed this week in California allege that ordinary users seeking school help, spiritual reassurance, or simple conversation were instead drawn into psychologically damaging exchanges that ultimately preceded several suicides.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Moore speaks for herself in the film – sometimes in combative exchanges with the director.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Lechner hopes that The Secret Floor will lead families to exchanges and further reading.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Saturday also marks the start of enrollment on federal insurance exchanges, and premiums are expected to more than double on average.
—NPR, 31 Oct. 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
This curation meant the exchanges could transcend simple mentorship into something more mutual.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 11 Nov. 2025
In a stadium whose design creates issues with atmosphere, the early exchanges were far louder than usual.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
For those enrolled in health exchanges under that law, premiums on average are expected to more than double next year if Congress allows the enhanced subsidies to lapse.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
For those enrolled in Affordable Care Act exchanges, premiums on average are expected to more than double next year if Congress allows the enhanced subsidies to lapse.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Seven lawsuits filed this week in California allege that ordinary users seeking school help, spiritual reassurance, or simple conversation were instead drawn into psychologically damaging exchanges that ultimately preceded several suicides.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Moore speaks for herself in the film – sometimes in combative exchanges with the director.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Lechner hopes that The Secret Floor will lead families to exchanges and further reading.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Saturday also marks the start of enrollment on federal insurance exchanges, and premiums are expected to more than double on average.
—NPR, 31 Oct. 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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The Eagles also acquired cornerbacks Michael Carter II and Jaire Alexander in deals that involved late-round pick swaps and backup wide receiver John Metchie III.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Gyselinck-Snyder also occasionally hosts trinket swaps in the store.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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So many conversations about so many things and for some reason that’s what hits home.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Rustin tried to imagine this girl and boy talking in someone’s bedroom, which was where teenagers used to have difficult conversations.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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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For some, the social capital of friends, community groups, and online donors now substitutes for financial capital.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This particular trip to Paris had the exciting fortune (and, noting for legal purposes, pure coincidence) of concurring with a heist at the Louvre—who says the city never changes?—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
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Rather, the Total Portfolio Approach changes how managers make investment decisions.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There were a couple of AT&T trucks filled with pay phones parked on Third Avenue, and that was it for communication out, communication in was zero.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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For Atlas, this means proving that a highly agile, fully electric system can perform sustained, repetitive work without the trade-offs that come with research-grade complexity.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Data can support better planning and clarify trade-offs.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Exchanges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanges. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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