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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
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Crypto exchanges Coinbase and Bullish, as well as miners Mara Holdings and Riot Platforms, are also in the top of corporate bitcoin holders.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
In June, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte signaled support for factoring crypto held on regulated exchanges into mortgage risk assessments — the process lenders use to determine whether a borrower has the financial clout to make good on their debt.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
After multiple exchanges back and forth, Moore refuted Leung-Tat’s claims that DiZoglio has answered Campbell’s questions to help the legislative audit proceed.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The hearing grew tense at several turns, with Barzee getting into spirited exchanges with lawmakers on the panel.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The arrests expand investigations into high-level police corruption, including allegations of money exchanges between senior officers and organized crime figures.
—Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Missile exchanges have jarred with the spirit of the holidays underway across the region.
—Siham Shamalakh, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2026
No exchanges of fire were reported, marking the first lull since late February, when clashes erupted.
—Arkansas Online, 20 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
October 23 – November 21 This morning favors calm, thoughtful exchanges.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Crypto exchanges Coinbase and Bullish, as well as miners Mara Holdings and Riot Platforms, are also in the top of corporate bitcoin holders.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
In June, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte signaled support for factoring crypto held on regulated exchanges into mortgage risk assessments — the process lenders use to determine whether a borrower has the financial clout to make good on their debt.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
After multiple exchanges back and forth, Moore refuted Leung-Tat’s claims that DiZoglio has answered Campbell’s questions to help the legislative audit proceed.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The hearing grew tense at several turns, with Barzee getting into spirited exchanges with lawmakers on the panel.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The arrests expand investigations into high-level police corruption, including allegations of money exchanges between senior officers and organized crime figures.
—Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Missile exchanges have jarred with the spirit of the holidays underway across the region.
—Siham Shamalakh, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2026
No exchanges of fire were reported, marking the first lull since late February, when clashes erupted.
—Arkansas Online, 20 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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According to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the amount of outstanding swaps currently stands above $100 trillion, with some 90% involving the dollar.—
Paul Blustein,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Though some prisoner swaps have taken place, there has been no viable reconciliation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Then the customers picked up their conversations again.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Pluto is in your supportive 4th house, guiding conversations with housemates or relatives about necessary shifts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This compares to Google, which currently trades at 28x, Oracle at 27x and Microsoft at 25x.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Elba The largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago, low-key Elba trades hard on its Napoleonic history.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Mar. 2026
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Mayor John Laesch said that, although discussions are still in their early stages, the property owner has seemed interested in working with the city or a nonprofit to get the sign lit back up, and also possibly donating the sign to the city.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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European defense officials are also in advanced discussions to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz once the war ends, sources told the New York Times.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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Once that trio had run themselves into the ground, substitutes Moore, Josh Windass and Nathan Broadhead took over to keep the pressure on.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Top To Bottom Social demonstrates its beliefs through its three steps, which include establishing solid foundations and using smart systems to support them, and following the world changes in search, evaluation, and decision-making.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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With a voluminous, years-in-the-making study of the Chicago Police Department’s officer deployment methods finished, CPD must now decide which changes to enact first in its effort to more effectively respond to emergencies across the city.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The fuel is used by trucks and freight trains that transport goods to market.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 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,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Other companies are being forced to make trade-offs when deciding where to place their bets.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Each comes with trade-offs in durability, insulation, light transmission and cost.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Exchanges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanges. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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