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
Inspired by their connection, Étienne contemplates exchanging his lonely existence for one filled with romance, but with a demanding route to cover, starring in a great love story may not be in the cards for the hard-working road warrior.
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Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
The Andes virus is a rare variant that can be passed from person to person through significant and intimate close contact such as sharing a bed for an extended period of time or exchanging saliva.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Both sides claimed victory in the settlement, which saw no money exchanging hands but established that Lively’s claims deserved to be heard.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
As negotiations continue between the United States and Iran despite the two sides exchanging fire earlier in the week.
—NBC news, 10 May 2026
As their friendship developed organically over the past few years, Jafa and Prince began texting each other, exchanging images in the process.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
Thus, unlike cold dark matter, self-interacting dark matter particles can collide with each other, exchanging energy and momentum.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 May 2026
The only interesting thing that happened on the field was Hinch exchanging words with Contreras before the teams separated.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 May 2026
In a similar manner, Liquid aspires to be more than a hub for exchanging crypto.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
The Andes virus is a rare variant that can be passed from person to person through significant and intimate close contact such as sharing a bed for an extended period of time or exchanging saliva.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Both sides claimed victory in the settlement, which saw no money exchanging hands but established that Lively’s claims deserved to be heard.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
As negotiations continue between the United States and Iran despite the two sides exchanging fire earlier in the week.
—NBC news, 10 May 2026
As their friendship developed organically over the past few years, Jafa and Prince began texting each other, exchanging images in the process.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
Thus, unlike cold dark matter, self-interacting dark matter particles can collide with each other, exchanging energy and momentum.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 May 2026
The only interesting thing that happened on the field was Hinch exchanging words with Contreras before the teams separated.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 May 2026
In a similar manner, Liquid aspires to be more than a hub for exchanging crypto.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchanging
Verb
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Hayes sat down with the Summit’s owners and reconnected with former fellow WSL manager Nick Cushing, a reunion that naturally turned into a jersey-swapping photo op.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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In South America, swapping stickers is even more important than simply collecting them, with WhatsApp groups, apps and websites popping up to facilitate the trades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Frank said in February after trading Zubac.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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From there, both fighters were trading blows, but the fifth round was when Strickland had an interesting moment with Chimaev.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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According to report last month by Morgan Stanley, there are signs the pill is already expanding the market – that is, customers aren’t just those substituting pens for pills, but many are GLP-1 newcomers.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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These changes were to be achieved by increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables, decreasing the consumption of meat and eggs, and substituting nonfat milk for whole milk.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Adjust the timing without changing the goal.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Having Last Driver be such a vehicular-centric book led him to being open to changing up its reading style and choosing to put it out in a landscape format.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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“Exchanging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exchanging. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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