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
Kevin Schaul, Washington Post, 18 June 2026
Companies have swapped the motor but have not redesigned the factory.
—Dave Grow, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
Ollie expects Dorlus and Harrison to take another step after encouraging 2025 seasons, while Smith, acquired in a direct swap for Ruke Orhorhoro this spring, has impressed the staff with his size, athleticism and work habits.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
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Verb
But some users find clever ways to sidestep those controls, by disguising sensitive requests as role-playing games, poems or pictures, with many swapping tips and ideas online.
—Kevin Schaul, Washington Post, 18 June 2026
Companies have swapped the motor but have not redesigned the factory.
—Dave Grow, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Noun
That depth allowed the Chiefs to send Wanya Morris to the Atlanta Falcons in a recent swap of late-round draft picks.
—Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
Ollie expects Dorlus and Harrison to take another step after encouraging 2025 seasons, while Smith, acquired in a direct swap for Ruke Orhorhoro this spring, has impressed the staff with his size, athleticism and work habits.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swap
Verb
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Clark stood her ground, the two exchanged words, and officials hit Clark with her fifth technical foul of the season.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Cellphone video verified by NBC News shows someone in fatigues-style clothing appearing to exchange rounds with police.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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His name had been connected to trade rumors over the past few weeks with Florida being among teams linked to veterans such as Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck who are reportedly seeking to be dealt.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
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The silver thatch palm, indeginous to Cayman, was twisted by hand into rope that would not rot in saltwater, traded with passing ships for flour and salt and essentials the islands could not produce.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Verb
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That ability, according to a white paper by one of the manufacturers, is possible through technology that allows an agent to communicate with the drone and substitute themselves as the operator, take it over and ground it.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Posey, meanwhile, whiffed on the franchise-changing Devers trade.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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This person is moving, this person is changing their career path.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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“Swap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swap. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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