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
The pair quietly got married in May 2024, before exchanging vows again that October.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
The pics come shortly after the duo were spotted that same day exchanging some PDA onboard in photos obtained by Page Six.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Kyiv hoped to use the enclave as a bargaining chip in negotiations with Moscow, exchanging the territory for Ukrainian territory occupied by Russia.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
During a March 11 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the 21-year-old actress opened up about exchanging vows with the 22-year-old actor and model.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Conversations become less about exchanging words and more about understanding and connection—which is at the heart of great communication.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The feud spilled over into social media, with the two teams of content creators exchanging lengthy posts.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Elite Networking Is Deep Influence Networking isn’t just about exchanging information.
—Carlos Hoyos, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Technologies such as advanced encryption, anonymization and tokenization safeguard consumer information while enabling financial institutions and retailers to derive valuable insights without ever exchanging datasets or exposing personal data.
—Jon Jacobson, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Jordana Comiter, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
The pics come shortly after the duo were spotted that same day exchanging some PDA onboard in photos obtained by Page Six.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Kyiv hoped to use the enclave as a bargaining chip in negotiations with Moscow, exchanging the territory for Ukrainian territory occupied by Russia.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
During a March 11 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the 21-year-old actress opened up about exchanging vows with the 22-year-old actor and model.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Conversations become less about exchanging words and more about understanding and connection—which is at the heart of great communication.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The feud spilled over into social media, with the two teams of content creators exchanging lengthy posts.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Elite Networking Is Deep Influence Networking isn’t just about exchanging information.
—Carlos Hoyos, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Technologies such as advanced encryption, anonymization and tokenization safeguard consumer information while enabling financial institutions and retailers to derive valuable insights without ever exchanging datasets or exposing personal data.
—Jon Jacobson, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchanging
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Talk to your manager or a colleague about swapping roles temporarily to gain a fresh perspective.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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What is progress, after all, if not swapping error for a timeless truth?—
Nikhil Krishnan,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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In a conversation with Newsweek, Goldsmith discussed the role of emerging machine-learning tools and automation in the workplace and new ways of approaching recruiting, talent strategy, and productivity in today's fast-changing times.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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But now, the SSA is changing that policy, which a White House official told CBS MoneyWatch is due to the rollout of anti-fraud software that will be able to identify anomalies and flag potential fraud when people verify their identities over the phones.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Exchanging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanging. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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