interchanging

verb

present participle of interchange
as in replacing
to put each of two or more things in the place of the other We interchanged the front tire with the rear tire.

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Recent Examples of interchanging This inevitably means that less experienced players — especially at the international level — may now find themselves either on the World Cup bubble or interchanging between the senior roster and U-23s. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 20 July 2026 In between them are interchanging layers of Wagyu sofrito, humming with annatto’s earthy, peppery bitterness, and Pecorino béchamel. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interchanging
replacing
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  • That same year, the company continued its transition toward an all-electric fleet, replacing the Pacifica minivan with the fully electric Jaguar I-PACE.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Medical implants like pacemakers and deep brain stimulators now rely on batteries that are bulky, stiff, and eventually need replacing.
    — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2026
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