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
Birds chirped and neighbors emerged from hibernation, exchanging greetings after months indoors.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
After exchanging words during and after Game 2 of their first-round series, Brooks hit James with a low blow, which prompted an ejection.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
This caused a change in shape, with Villa shifting to a 4-4-2 and exchanging Emery’s quest for control for a more direct, crossing-centric approach.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Herro, 26, and Durant, 37, both received double technical fouls after exchanging some heated words just seven minutes into the Heat’s 115-105 win against the Rockets on Saturday at Kaseya Center.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Moments before the workshop, participants sit at candlelit tables exchanging horoscopes and comparing their favorite flowers.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The Serbian big man took exception, angrily confronting Dort then exchanging shoves with Thunder center Jaylin Williams.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
The two caught up briefly prior to tipoff, sharing an embrace and exchanging a few pleasantries before White had to get back to his pregame preparations.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2026
Two men died after exchanging gunfire during an argument Wednesday afternoon in Grand Prairie, and two other suspects are in custody, police said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
After exchanging words during and after Game 2 of their first-round series, Brooks hit James with a low blow, which prompted an ejection.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
This caused a change in shape, with Villa shifting to a 4-4-2 and exchanging Emery’s quest for control for a more direct, crossing-centric approach.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Herro, 26, and Durant, 37, both received double technical fouls after exchanging some heated words just seven minutes into the Heat’s 115-105 win against the Rockets on Saturday at Kaseya Center.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Moments before the workshop, participants sit at candlelit tables exchanging horoscopes and comparing their favorite flowers.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The Serbian big man took exception, angrily confronting Dort then exchanging shoves with Thunder center Jaylin Williams.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
The two caught up briefly prior to tipoff, sharing an embrace and exchanging a few pleasantries before White had to get back to his pregame preparations.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2026
Two men died after exchanging gunfire during an argument Wednesday afternoon in Grand Prairie, and two other suspects are in custody, police said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchanging
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But the possibility of Texas swapping seeds with South Carolina now exists.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks each made a flurry of moves in the hours leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline on Friday, swapping some veteran players for draft picks while bringing in new faces.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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After trading Garrett Bradbury to Chicago to clear room for Jared Wilson's move back to guard, the Patriots need a veteran presence at left guard.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Japan’s currency is now trading close to levels that may prompt market speculation over possible intervention by authorities.—
Ruth Carson,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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Researchers avoided contaminating the samples with other plastics by substituting standard tools with those made of aluminum, cotton and other non-plastic material, the release noted.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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These releases did not grant full freedom but rather are a precautionary measure substituting imprisonment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The redesign coincides with changing times in the organization, from a new coaching staff, a reshaped roster, and soon, a new stadium set to open in 2027.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The options include changing the backup device name and selecting which hard drives to back up.—
Justin Pot,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Exchanging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanging. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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