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
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
White onion can be swapped out for yellow or red onion.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Don Murray,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Two picks in the top 10 and four in the top 25 have already transferred possession, with two of those selections being dealt twice in addition to a pick swap in another trade.
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Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
25 June 2026
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Verb
Many young adults already swapped doomscrolling for pickleball and running clubs, but organizers say the games stored in grandparents’ attics are now drawing crowds of millennials and Gen Z who want a quieter form of connection.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
White onion can be swapped out for yellow or red onion.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Noun
It is built to swap models without rebuilding anything.
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Don Murray,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Two picks in the top 10 and four in the top 25 have already transferred possession, with two of those selections being dealt twice in addition to a pick swap in another trade.
—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swap
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Clark stood her ground, the two exchanged words, and officials hit Clark with her fifth technical foul of the season.
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Cellphone video verified by NBC News shows someone in fatigues-style clothing appearing to exchange rounds with police.
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Shares of SpaceX started trading June 12 and ended the day having raised $75 billion and making founder Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire.
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Come to think of it, the Braves might also want to trade for Arraez, but a match might not be so simple between the teams.
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Pulisic has not played since being substituted at halftime in the win over Paraguay after feeling discomfort in his left calf.
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.
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Prices and availability may change.
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But the mood quickly changed when team coach Migné’s name was announced, and the crowd responded with boos.
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“Swap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swap. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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