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
But the possibility of Texas swapping seeds with South Carolina now exists.
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Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
The Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks each made a flurry of moves in the hours leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline on Friday, swapping some veteran players for draft picks while bringing in new faces.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The Bruins made their first trade of the deadline day, swapping minor leaguers with the Philadelphia Flyers.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The Mets’ first move to improve their defense wasn’t trading Jeff McNeil or allowing Pete Alonso to sign elsewhere or swapping Brandon Nimmo for a Gold Glove second baseman in Marcus Semien.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Demi Moore surprised fans by attending Milan Fashion Week with a bob last Friday, swapping out her signature long tresses for a chic, chin-length style.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Larsson technically was drafted by the Houston Rockets, who were part of a three-team trade that had the Hawks and Heat swapping draft slots, with the Hawks sending cash considerations to the Heat for the swap of picks.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Though the state’s temperate coast is ideal for heat pump adoption, high residential electricity prices can make swapping a gas furnace for a heat pump a pricey proposition.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Iain Glen is swapping the warlords of Westeros for the Vikings in his latest project.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
The Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks each made a flurry of moves in the hours leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline on Friday, swapping some veteran players for draft picks while bringing in new faces.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The Bruins made their first trade of the deadline day, swapping minor leaguers with the Philadelphia Flyers.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The Mets’ first move to improve their defense wasn’t trading Jeff McNeil or allowing Pete Alonso to sign elsewhere or swapping Brandon Nimmo for a Gold Glove second baseman in Marcus Semien.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Demi Moore surprised fans by attending Milan Fashion Week with a bob last Friday, swapping out her signature long tresses for a chic, chin-length style.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Larsson technically was drafted by the Houston Rockets, who were part of a three-team trade that had the Hawks and Heat swapping draft slots, with the Hawks sending cash considerations to the Heat for the swap of picks.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Though the state’s temperate coast is ideal for heat pump adoption, high residential electricity prices can make swapping a gas furnace for a heat pump a pricey proposition.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Iain Glen is swapping the warlords of Westeros for the Vikings in his latest project.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swapping
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Birds chirped and neighbors emerged from hibernation, exchanging greetings after months indoors.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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After exchanging words during and after Game 2 of their first-round series, Brooks hit James with a low blow, which prompted an ejection.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Researchers avoided contaminating the samples with other plastics by substituting standard tools with those made of aluminum, cotton and other non-plastic material, the release noted.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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These releases did not grant full freedom but rather are a precautionary measure substituting imprisonment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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After trading Garrett Bradbury to Chicago to clear room for Jared Wilson's move back to guard, the Patriots need a veteran presence at left guard.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Japan’s currency is now trading close to levels that may prompt market speculation over possible intervention by authorities.—
Ruth Carson,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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Even though polls show most people dislike the system that has most Americans changing clocks twice a year, the political moves necessary to change the system haven't succeeded because opinions on the issue and its potential impacts are sharply divided.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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But that’s changing as AI euphoria gives way to skepticism.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Swapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swapping. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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