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
Shelby Wax, Vogue, 10 July 2025
The series, currently filming in Singapore and Bangkok, follows two women who mysteriously swap souls after a car accident.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 July 2025
Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
Advanced features: Security, durability, and remote management Caper Carts use stacked charging technology to stay powered all day without manual battery swaps, and their durable design withstands heat, cold, rain and dust.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
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Verb
While the traditional ring bearer is always a cute addition to your wedding party, don’t be afraid to swap in an alternative that feels right for your ceremony.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 10 July 2025
The series, currently filming in Singapore and Bangkok, follows two women who mysteriously swap souls after a car accident.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 July 2025
Noun
Ortiz, who holds U.S. and German citizenship, was among those repatriated to the United States on July 18 as part of a prisoner swap.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
Advanced features: Security, durability, and remote management Caper Carts use stacked charging technology to stay powered all day without manual battery swaps, and their durable design withstands heat, cold, rain and dust.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
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Verb
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The suspect then exchanged gunfire with officers and was critically wounded, according to police.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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No money was exchanged or taken from any casino and into my pocket.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
31 July 2025
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To make matters worse, this was capped by a 15% downturn by the end of trading on Monday — at the time of writing, Tesla is trading at $230 per share.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The landmark trade deal reached between the United States and the European Union shows the power President Donald Trump wielded to exact major concessions from trading partners that would have been shocking just months ago.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 July 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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However, the company will require several more transactions of a similar scale, effective pipeline execution, and possibly some level of market expansion to completely substitute Keytruda’s contribution.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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As Texas gears up for the start of the 89th legislative session Tuesday, a bathroom bill is back as well as several other proposals affecting people who want to change their gender on government documents, health care providers who provide gender-affirming care and transgender children.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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These leadership changes follow the departure of Barbara Lynne Jamison, who has become General Director and CEO of Opera Colorado.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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“Swap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swap. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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