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
Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Wash bath mats and swap in fresh towels.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Some simple food swaps and a bit of creativity will help in adding fiber to the diet without sacrificing flavor or convenience.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Traders on predictions markets swap contracts of yes-or-no questions, and profits and losses are dictated by the market.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Wash bath mats and swap in fresh towels.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Many people drink it as a caffeine-free coffee swap.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Some simple food swaps and a bit of creativity will help in adding fiber to the diet without sacrificing flavor or convenience.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swap
Verb
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Chan said that while user data can be exchanged among the various experiments within the Woven City’s walls, it’s not being sold.—
TIm Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
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Secondary-market tickets are not valid for credit/refund or exchange through the Colorado Rockies.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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Tobias Harris – a name that still echoes uncomfortably in Orlando – poured in 30 points, adding another layer of irony to a franchise that once traded him away for essentially nothing.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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To have a job is, fundamentally, to trade some amount of freedom for some amount of money.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
3 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
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Issue One, an advocacy group tracking redistricting nationwide, said changing maps for 2026 could be difficult because many states have already held primaries and legal challenges would place significant obstacles before the general election.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Why then hesitate at giving people information about themselves that will actually change their life for the better?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Swap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swap. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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