Synonyms of swap

swap 1 of 2

verb

ˈswäp 

as in to exchange

to give up (something) and take something else in return

we swapped our other lawn mower for our neighbors' old snowblower

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exchange
• trade
• substitute
• change
• replace
• switch
• shift
• commute
• interchange
• supersede
• displace
• reciprocate
• yield
• surrender
• cede
• hand over

swap

2 of 2

noun

as in exchange

a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another

we made a swap: I'll do the dishes tonight and she'll do them for me tomorrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exchange
• trade
• barter
• truck
• dealing
• commutation
• deal
• substitution
• bargain
• bargaining
• replacement
• back-and-forth
• trade-off
• transaction
• quid pro quo
• dicker
• negotiation
• reciprocation
• recompense
• horse trade
• horse trading
• haggling
• dickering
• logrolling
• requital

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of swap

Verb

Andrews described the production’s structure, with Blanchett and Hoss playing all four roles across the evening and swapping nightly. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

Usually, electrosorption systems forced operators to repeatedly halt the treatment process, physically swapping out fluid solutions between capture and release cycles. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

Noun

My summer dresses will sadly be retired in the coming weeks, but a denim midi skirt is the ideal swap on days when I can’t be bothered to wear jeans. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026

Later in the day, the Panthers listed Ray’s retirement among a handful of moves, which included a swap out of four wide receivers. — Mike Kaye august 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026