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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
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The challenge will be in creating an exit ramp for President Xi Jinping of China to shift course so that normal diplomatic exchanges and channels of communication can be revived.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 15 Feb. 2026
These kinds of exchanges used to suffice.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026
As in past encounters, Tehran sought to avoid direct talks, opting instead for indirect exchanges through intermediaries.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The exchanges include invitations to private residences, introductions to diplomats and investors, and discussions of business opportunities.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
The furor over the executive’s email exchanges led some Wasserman clients to head for the exits this week.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
According to the documents, their exchanges included business discussions, with Sulayem often seeking Epstein's advice on meetings, connections and investments.
—Emma Graham,dylan Butts, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
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
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
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Wasserman’s appearance in the Epstein files document dump, despite the consensual nature of his exchanges with Maxwell, has set off a firestorm among some of the clients represented by Wasserman’s sports, marketing and entertainment units.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The challenge will be in creating an exit ramp for President Xi Jinping of China to shift course so that normal diplomatic exchanges and channels of communication can be revived.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 15 Feb. 2026
These kinds of exchanges used to suffice.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026
As in past encounters, Tehran sought to avoid direct talks, opting instead for indirect exchanges through intermediaries.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The exchanges include invitations to private residences, introductions to diplomats and investors, and discussions of business opportunities.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
The furor over the executive’s email exchanges led some Wasserman clients to head for the exits this week.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
According to the documents, their exchanges included business discussions, with Sulayem often seeking Epstein's advice on meetings, connections and investments.
—Emma Graham,dylan Butts, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
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
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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Spread fiber throughout your day by incorporating it into snacks, meals, and simple swaps to help prevent digestive discomfort.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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Any of these three simple swaps will take your bed from basic to bougie.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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The comment came after staff had raised concerns over the potential damage Gates’ association with Epstein, particularly in their conversations surrounding the philanthropic organization, could have on the foundation.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Having open conversations about these insecurities can help expel them, and even strengthen the relationship.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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That figure drops by 14 miles for the top-end XSE grade, which trades stock 18-inch wheels for 20-inchers.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
18 Feb. 2026
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Gang Green has four picks in the top 44 picks after the Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams trades last November.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The event saw several European leaders and policymakers reiterate the need for greater defense spending to accelerate the continent's strategic autonomy, with discussions of a common nuclear shield.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Progress appeared to be very little, as Iran has sought to limit the discussions to solely its nuclear program.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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Executive interpretation increasingly substitutes for legislative intent.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Charlton hit back through Miles Leaburn’s 57th-minute goal, but Marc Guiu swiftly replied and substitutes Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez put the gloss on the scoreline in stoppage time.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The date changes each year because it is tied to the lunar calendar and typically falls between late March and late April.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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The bill changes an 113-year-old model, Koch said, because rates are set on a cost of service ratemaking model.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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By the time Victor Villa arrived at his restaurant Villa’s Tacos in Highland Park on Monday afternoon, a mob of press surrounded him, a line of customers had stretched down the block since daybreak, and cars and TV-news satellite trucks circled the parking lot, double parked in front of red curbs.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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But before buying big, weigh the trade-offs in terms of liquidity, storage and your investment timeline carefully.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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People weren’t asked to execute tasks handed down from above, they were expected to understand the business impact of their work, make trade-offs, and own the result from day one.—
Julio Martínez,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Exchanges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanges. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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