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
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 24 May 2025
There have been 270 Russian soldiers and 120 Russian civilians swapped for 270 Ukrainian soldiers and 120 Ukrainian civilians on Friday, according to the defense ministry.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 23 May 2025
Khobi Price, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
Last week’s Istanbul meeting marked the first direct talks between the warring parties in more than three years, and the prisoner swap is the main tangible result of the talks so far.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
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Verb
The Palais des Festivals swapped to an independent power source, and the show — including the last of the screenings, press conferences, photocalls, and the closing ceremony that evening — went on.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 24 May 2025
There have been 270 Russian soldiers and 120 Russian civilians swapped for 270 Ukrainian soldiers and 120 Ukrainian civilians on Friday, according to the defense ministry.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 23 May 2025
Noun
The Lakers made a deal with the Charlotte Hornets on Feb. 5 for 23-year-old center Mark Williams ahead of the trade deadline, agreeing to send out Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, their 2031 unprotected first-round draft pick and a 2030 first-round pick swap.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
Last week’s Istanbul meeting marked the first direct talks between the warring parties in more than three years, and the prisoner swap is the main tangible result of the talks so far.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
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President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa (L) and U.S. President Donald Trump exchange words during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on May 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.—
Gerald Imray,
Fortune,
21 May 2025
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In an interview with detectives, the student alleged the pair had initially exchanged explicit texts.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Some Dodger fans would like the team to trade some prospects for a replacement for Muncy or Conforto, or both.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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More Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Why Memphis makes sense for Giannis Antetokounmpo The Grizzlies were reportedly active at the trade deadline and wanted to land Jimmy Butler before he was traded to the Golden State Warriors.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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But with Kennedy due up next, Santa Margarita couldn’t send the county leader in home runs (14) to the plate because she had already been substituted and reentered once.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 May 2025
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The summary will also be updated as new information is added, meaning new replies to the chain may change the summary at the top.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Even after taking over as captain ahead of the 2018-19 season, Barkov didn’t change his approach.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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“Swap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swap. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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