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
Here, Alex investigates suspicious activity among the townspeople, navigating the shop while drawing curious looks from other customers and exchanging tense words with the store clerk.
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Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Both parties appear to still be exchanging tweets as of this writing.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The gunman, identified as 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford, was killed after exchanging gunfire with two law enforcement officers.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Sanford died after exchanging gunfire with responding officers in the church's parking lot.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
In children, mucus can become trapped in the bronchioles—some of the tiniest airways in the lungs—and prevent the lungs from exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide, says James Campbell, vice chair of the committee on infectious diseases at the American Academy of Pediatrics.
—Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2025
In one demonstration, two ions remained stable for minutes while exchanging positions.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
The match was competitive throughout, with both stars exchanging pin combinations early.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Cunningham did not back up until after exchanging words with the policewoman.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Both parties appear to still be exchanging tweets as of this writing.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The gunman, identified as 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford, was killed after exchanging gunfire with two law enforcement officers.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Sanford died after exchanging gunfire with responding officers in the church's parking lot.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
In children, mucus can become trapped in the bronchioles—some of the tiniest airways in the lungs—and prevent the lungs from exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide, says James Campbell, vice chair of the committee on infectious diseases at the American Academy of Pediatrics.
—Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2025
In one demonstration, two ions remained stable for minutes while exchanging positions.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
The match was competitive throughout, with both stars exchanging pin combinations early.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Cunningham did not back up until after exchanging words with the policewoman.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchanging
Verb
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Tourists are now swapping shopping in London for Paris and Milan.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Stylists crouch just out of frame, tugging seams, swapping earrings, brushing stray hairs from her face, while publicists hover nearby.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In Week 5, the Browns will likely start their fifth offensive line combination after trading for left tackle Cam Robinson.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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West Texas Intermediate was trading under $63 per barrel Tuesday, below the breakeven price that many shale oil producers in Texas need to drill new wells at a profit.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Junior quarterback Leo Stalsberg — substituting for senior starter Cedric Tomes, who’s out with a broken finger — completed 2 of 10 pass attempts for 25 yards.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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On the technical side of things, this jacket places warm fleece in just the right spots to keep you warm, substituting in lighter material on the sides, sleeves, and lower torso to allow room to breathe.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tourists are still enjoying Michigan's lineup of dynamic fall events amid Apple Month and Michigan Agritourism Month this October and are flexible to changing fall color patterns, said Nick Nerbonne, media and digital director for Travel Michigan.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The United States Postal Service is temporarily changing its prices for the holiday season.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Exchanging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanging. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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