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
Meredith Kile, People.com, 20 June 2025
Another nugget the singer shared for weight loss that has worked for her is swapping out sweet foods for savoury ones in the morning.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 20 June 2025
Mark Thiessen, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
As its name implies, this electric motor drive swaps out physical gears in favor of a magnetic gear system that compacts the core while cutting friction.
—New Atlas, 11 June 2025
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Verb
In April, the White House swapped out the official portrait of former President Barack Obama in the Grand Foyer and replaced it with a painting based on a photograph of Trump immediately following his July 2024 assassination attempt.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 20 June 2025
Another nugget the singer shared for weight loss that has worked for her is swapping out sweet foods for savoury ones in the morning.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 20 June 2025
Noun
Thoman also clarified that the term swap doesn’t have anything to do with climate change.
—Mark Thiessen, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
As its name implies, this electric motor drive swaps out physical gears in favor of a magnetic gear system that compacts the core while cutting friction.
—New Atlas, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swap
Verb
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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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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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The yield on the benchmark 10-year note gained 2 basis points, while spot gold shed 0.2% to trade at around $3,359 per ounce.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Miami is permitted to trade the 20th pick in Wednesday’s draft, and that’s an option the team might consider.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Herrera had already been substituted after going off injured in the 20th-minute and was shown a straight red card when the referee was informed of his behaviour.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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One thing that has changed in recent months is inventory: The number of homes for sale is up more than 20% over a year ago.—
Laurel Wamsley,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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But, putting aside such once-in-a-generation talents, the landscape of the league has subtly changed.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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“Swap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swap. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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