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
Allure, 30 June 2025
Presently, swapping her reticence for a politely commanding air, Victor unfolded herself from the tiny stool and approached the hostess stand.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 29 June 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
New York surrendered four of its own first-round picks, the Bucks pick, a first-round pick swap, and a second-round pick to bring Bridges across the Brooklyn Bridge.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
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Verb
While summer nail color trends tend to be bright and sunny, with shades like swimming pool blue, cherry red, and butter yellow playing a starring role in a manicurist's palette, Robbie does make a compelling case for swapping your fresh white or jelly pink for an unexpected, gothy color.
—Allure, 30 June 2025
Presently, swapping her reticence for a politely commanding air, Victor unfolded herself from the tiny stool and approached the hostess stand.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 29 June 2025
Noun
As viewers sip wine and share warm bowls of chili, they’re transported straight back to the early 2000s, when sleepaway camps, secret handshakes, and secret twin swaps were the height of summer fantasy.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
New York surrendered four of its own first-round picks, the Bucks pick, a first-round pick swap, and a second-round pick to bring Bridges across the Brooklyn Bridge.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swap
Verb
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The magnetic appeal of Longboat Key after many visits as well as aging parents nearby had motivated us to exchange Wisconsin winters for seaside living in the Sunshine State.—
Michelle Johnson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Shares of private company can be exchanged by accredited investors in secondary markets; Republic will initially price SpaceX tokens based on how the company’s shares are performing there.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Baltimore's core is still very young and talented, but there are a few veterans on expiring deals who should be traded.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Lukas Dostal, 25, is now the Anaheim Ducks’ undisputed No. 1 goaltender after veteran John Gibson was traded to the Detroit Red Wings on June 28.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Great powers that had relied on gunboat diplomacy to impose their will, meanwhile, had to substitute checkbook diplomacy.—
Oona A. Hathaway,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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How did this new format change the industry program’s attendance so far?—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
5 July 2025
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The salt in the fries, the sugar and the caffeine combined can change circulation and electrolytes.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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“Swap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swap. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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