Synonyms of swap

swap 1 of 2

verb

ˈswäp 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exchange
• trade
• substitute
• change
• replace
• switch
• shift
• commute
• interchange
• supersede
• displace
• reciprocate
• yield
• surrender
• cede
• hand over

swap

2 of 2

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exchange
• trade
• barter
• truck
• dealing
• commutation
• deal
• substitution
• bargain
• bargaining
• replacement
• back-and-forth
• trade-off
• transaction
• quid pro quo
• dicker
• negotiation
• reciprocation
• recompense
• horse trade
• horse trading
• haggling
• dickering
• logrolling
• requital

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of swap

Verb

The Sabres swapped Byram and found an even younger defenseman to replace him with Olen Zellweger. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 21 July 2026

The Crown released six references with PNDs throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s, switching up bezels from metal to acrylic, swapping between screw-down and pump-style pushers, updating movements, and tweaking that famous face. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 July 2026

Noun

Adding to the concern of bank analysts is BHP’s strong share price over the past 12-months (up 40%) which could encourage a share-swap takeover offer for arch-rival, and copper rich, Anglo American. — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

The upgrade swaps out the ship’s two 155 mm Advanced Gun Systems for four large missile launch tubes. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026