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
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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
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Recent Examples of swap
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Other guests sported subtle transformations, swapping their signature styles for straight extensions and sunset coloring.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The Raptors will part with forward Brandon Ingram, guard Gradey Dick, two future first-round picks, a first-round pick swap and two second-round picks.
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Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
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Verb
Instead of planning one recipe that requires a specific protein, choose meals that can easily swap ingredients depending on what’s freshest or on sale.
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Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Other guests sported subtle transformations, swapping their signature styles for straight extensions and sunset coloring.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Noun
Another deal in April released prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut in a swap with Poland that saw a total of 10 people freed.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
The Raptors will part with forward Brandon Ingram, guard Gradey Dick, two future first-round picks, a first-round pick swap and two second-round picks.
—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
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Bryan West Moments after Swift and Kelce exchanged vows, rain and flashes of lightning swept across Manhattan outside Madison Square Garden.
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Shortly after the couple exchanged vows at Madison Square Garden, their names went up in lights—literally.
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Desperate for a big man, the Lakers instead traded to get the shooting guard out of Baylor.
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The teams traded chances, goals were called offside and there were near misses before Portugal finally broke through and tied the match up.
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Portugal somehow held on, and Goncalo Ramos’ 94th-minute header, with Ronaldo substituted, sparked delirium after a delightful Rafael Leao cross.
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Substitutions Here’s how to substitute heavy cream for half-and-half (and vice versa) when applicable.
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Chishti said the rulings signify that future presidents could continue to change immigration policies at their discretion.
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True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.
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“Swap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swap. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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