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
Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Ground beef or beans would work well instead of the turkey, and peas, zucchini, asparagus or cauliflower could be swapped in for the broccoli.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 June 2026
To test how deep this preference runs, the team set up a swap experiment.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
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Verb
Add some path lighting to make your home more appealing at night, swap out your old address numbers for new versions and make sure your mailbox is in good condition.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Ground beef or beans would work well instead of the turkey, and peas, zucchini, asparagus or cauliflower could be swapped in for the broccoli.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Noun
Give your hefty designer bags a break from the sand and swap in this summer-friendly alternative instead.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 June 2026
To test how deep this preference runs, the team set up a swap experiment.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swap
Verb
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Members exchange nights rather than dollars, and pay the company a fee of $15 to $35 per night plus cleaning costs — roughly one-tenth the cost of a comparable short-term rental, according to CNN.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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The experience economy has steadily reshaped gifting behaviour over the last decade, particularly among families looking to create memories rather than simply exchange possessions.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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During the course of the series so far, the two best teams in baseball had become the bitterest of rivals, the animosity between them fueled by the Cubs’ treatment of their teammate Mark Koenig, a versatile infielder who’d been traded from the Yankees in mid-season.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Soto’s arrival in San Diego before the 2022 trade deadline was celebrated like Babe Ruth being traded from Boston to New York, with fans crowding the right-field bleachers to shout out to him and wave signs to greet his arrival from the Washington Nationals.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Our recipe calls for blueberry preserves, but feel free to substitute cherry or strawberry.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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The cocktails change regularly, and there’s always a weekly special such as the recent Trance Dance featuring apple, cinnamon, gingerbread, and rum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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And apparently not even Michael Jordan could change his mind.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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“Swap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swap. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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