Thesaurus results for EXCHANGING

exchanging

verb

present participle of exchange

as in swapping

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 exchanging Other traditions include setting off firecrackers and exchanging sweets and gifts with friends and family. — ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026 Kee was entering a tight creative orbit whose members were already constantly looking at, wearing and exchanging one another’s discoveries. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026 Grieder said the two companies are exchanging knowledge and Murray and other executives have been in Germany recently. — Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026 Meeting colleagues from neighboring industries, exchanging experiences and tips, and hopefully building a small network of like-minded people in the region. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026 This year for the Lakers, opening night rolled along with no controversy beyond Doncic exchanging some fun trash talk with Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg and, after the Lakers win, a fun congratulations from coach JJ Redick. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 The investigations ranged from identity theft to retailers illegally exchanging cash for food benefits. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026 By exchanging ownership, McCall would be able to implement more pedestrian safety measures, such as bike lanes and walking routes that are not standard for state highways, Youmans said. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026 New York fans quickly shed their joy, exchanging it for exasperation. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchanging

Verb

The two companies have been swapping at the top of the table for years.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Regular garlic brings sharpness, heat and that familiar savory bite, while black garlic is sweeter, softer and more umami-forward, so swapping it in can noticeably change a dish.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of swapping

Verb

Musk first revealed the Cybertruck in late 2019, back when Tesla was still trading at a theoretically understandable price-to-earning ratio.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
And voters in both parties want to ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks, concerned that lawmakers are using privileged information to enrich themselves.

— Thomas Kahn, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of trading

Verb

For the dirt topping, feel free to follow your imagination and taste, substituting or replacing any of the ingredients with your favorite chocolate cookies or treats while still keeping the visual appearance of a varied, crumbly soil.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
His reverence for her motherhood — which the film avoids asking her about, substituting discussion with endless visuals of her breastfeeding and swinging her children through the waves — echoes the themes of season one.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of substituting

Verb

From counter-drone defenses to advanced sensors integrated into tanks and fighter jets, the technologies transforming the battlefield are also changing, or even expanding, the markets served by legacy defense giants.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Construction has continued since then, drastically changing the White House grounds.

— Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026