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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
Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
The Nuggets started the game with Jokic on Wembanyama and Aaron Gordon ready to switch on screen exchanges between Wemby and Stephon Castle.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
The exchanges have gone beyond small talk, with callers on both ends finding genuine value in speaking with someone from a different generation.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Russia’s human rights ombudswoman Tatyana Moskalkova said Thursday that both sides are working on exchanges of prisoners.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The exchanges were brought to light as the nearly 11-week trial concluded arguments on March 31.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
In February, Zahnd publicly revoked his endorsement of Fricker’s reelection campaign in a speech before the county commission and then through a press release including screenshots of text message exchanges among Zahnd, Fricker and Holland.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Now its leaders are eyeing the London and New York exchanges as potential secondary homes.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
October 23 – November 21 This morning favors calm, thoughtful exchanges.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026
The group exchanges little looks.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
Strategies to reduce returns range from charging for return shipping to providing more granular sizing information and incentivizing exchanges over refunds.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
The Nuggets started the game with Jokic on Wembanyama and Aaron Gordon ready to switch on screen exchanges between Wemby and Stephon Castle.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
The exchanges have gone beyond small talk, with callers on both ends finding genuine value in speaking with someone from a different generation.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Russia’s human rights ombudswoman Tatyana Moskalkova said Thursday that both sides are working on exchanges of prisoners.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The exchanges were brought to light as the nearly 11-week trial concluded arguments on March 31.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
In February, Zahnd publicly revoked his endorsement of Fricker’s reelection campaign in a speech before the county commission and then through a press release including screenshots of text message exchanges among Zahnd, Fricker and Holland.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Now its leaders are eyeing the London and New York exchanges as potential secondary homes.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
October 23 – November 21 This morning favors calm, thoughtful exchanges.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Dorian Gray, the Victorian era’s proto-Clavicular, literally exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty—a move that the looksmaxxing community would seem to endorse wholeheartedly.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026
The group exchanges little looks.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
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
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The remaining items will be stored by Accelerated Climate Solutions for future swaps, the district said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Especially after Rizo told us that there were two swaps on his season.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Apr. 2026
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As the inspirational Moon glides into your 7th House of Allies, your expressive nature invites connection, and your generous spirit lightens tough conversations.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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In late March, leaked conversations between Hungary’s foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, started to appear in the press.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The district met with UTLA, Associated Administrators of Los Angeles and trades representatives during spring break and reached an agreement with the Los Angeles/Orange County Building and Construction Trades Council.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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While the stock trades at a modest premium to its industry, that premium reflects exceptional profitability, superior balance-sheet quality, and multiple avenues for long-term AI monetization.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Signaling progress in the peace talks, Axios reported that Washington and Tehran were engaged in discussions mediated by some Gulf states for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could end the conflict, although the odds for reaching a partial deal before the Tuesday deadline were slim.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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In fact, discussions about philosophy, politics and religion might be profound or thought-provoking to you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Whenever the state substitutes ideological conformity for genuine education, the constitutional rights of parents and their children are put at risk.—
Courtney Corbello,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ramps substitutes Because their season is so short, ramps can be hard to track down.—
Kelly Vaughan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And in a city that changes as quickly as Charlotte, dependability starts to feel like heritage.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The agency would need to publish a final decision before anything officially changes.—
Amanda Seitz,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Six of the eight companies are startups operating in EV charging, electric trucks, battery storage and energy trading, according to the industry body.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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There are trade-offs versus larger, pricier lenses, though.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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Americans accept far more brutal trade-offs, such as nearly 37,000 annual motor-vehicle deaths in exchange for our incredible mobility.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Exchanges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanges. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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