swapping

verb

present participle of swap
as in exchanging
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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Recent Examples of swapping The two companies have been swapping at the top of the table for years. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026 Regular garlic brings sharpness, heat and that familiar savory bite, while black garlic is sweeter, softer and more umami-forward, so swapping it in can noticeably change a dish. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026 This week’s wellness tips cover easy ways to manage high cholesterol and support gut health, from swapping traditional pasta for a whole-wheat version to starting the day with low-fat Greek yogurt and berries. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026 Nakase shortened her rotation after Game 3, while also swapping out multiple players in her starting lineup. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2026 But this time around, consider swapping your basic crewneck silhouettes for something a little more polished and fashion-forward, like a funnelneck sweater. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026 Two weeks later, Allen downscaled the North American itinerary, swapping several big arenas for small arenas and small arenas for amphitheaters. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026 Pairing them with sleek midi skirts creates a flattering, balanced silhouette—and swapping Diana’s ballet flats for knee-high boots gives the outfit a modern edge. — Nils Doose, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 Crown obtained the land there in exchange for the company swapping property in another part of the city, which allowed automaker Stellantis to open the first new car plant in Detroit in three decades. — Jena Brooker, ProPublica, 29 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swapping
  1. exchanging
  2. substituting
  3. trading
  4. changing
Verb
  • Hachimura received a warm welcome from his former Lakers teammates before the game, exchanging hugs with Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • By exchanging ownership, McCall would be able to implement more pedestrian safety measures, such as bike lanes and walking routes that are not standard for state highways, Youmans said.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of exchanging
Verb
  • For the dirt topping, feel free to follow your imagination and taste, substituting or replacing any of the ingredients with your favorite chocolate cookies or treats while still keeping the visual appearance of a varied, crumbly soil.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • His reverence for her motherhood — which the film avoids asking her about, substituting discussion with endless visuals of her breastfeeding and swinging her children through the waves — echoes the themes of season one.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of substituting
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  • Musk first revealed the Cybertruck in late 2019, back when Tesla was still trading at a theoretically understandable price-to-earning ratio.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • And voters in both parties want to ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks, concerned that lawmakers are using privileged information to enrich themselves.
    — Thomas Kahn, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of trading
Verb
  • From counter-drone defenses to advanced sensors integrated into tanks and fighter jets, the technologies transforming the battlefield are also changing, or even expanding, the markets served by legacy defense giants.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Construction has continued since then, drastically changing the White House grounds.
    — Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of changing

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“Swapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swapping. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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