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
Pastel Classic Clog for ages one through five — the latter swapping multiple Jibbitz for only two oversized shoe charms of Kitty at her finest, instantly recognizable bow and all.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Dry-clean or launder drapes, and consider swapping your heavier window treatments for lighter fabrics that feel just right for warmer days.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Designers suggest swapping beads for unique, personal, or vintage items.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
Also claims its e-bikes can do it all by swapping out a few key components and pressing a button, so the bike behaves differently depending on the day’s needs.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Mercedes seemed to be this year’s team when Russell and Antonelli began the season swapping two 1-2 finishes, then Antonelli won in Japan.
—David J. Neal
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
There is no fear with him in side-swapping blocks to tackle ball carriers in the backfield, either.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Make your ensemble feel fresh and spring-appropriate by swapping your dark blazer for a bright white version.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
But in the world of robotics, swapping an old robotic arm for a newer model has meant setting everything up from scratch.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Dry-clean or launder drapes, and consider swapping your heavier window treatments for lighter fabrics that feel just right for warmer days.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Designers suggest swapping beads for unique, personal, or vintage items.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
Also claims its e-bikes can do it all by swapping out a few key components and pressing a button, so the bike behaves differently depending on the day’s needs.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Mercedes seemed to be this year’s team when Russell and Antonelli began the season swapping two 1-2 finishes, then Antonelli won in Japan.
—David J. Neal
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
There is no fear with him in side-swapping blocks to tackle ball carriers in the backfield, either.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Make your ensemble feel fresh and spring-appropriate by swapping your dark blazer for a bright white version.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
But in the world of robotics, swapping an old robotic arm for a newer model has meant setting everything up from scratch.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swapping
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Netanyahu is charged with breach of trust, fraud and accepting bribes in three separate cases accusing him of exchanging favors with wealthy associates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a similar manner, Liquid aspires to be more than a hub for exchanging crypto.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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These changes were to be achieved by increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables, decreasing the consumption of meat and eggs, and substituting nonfat milk for whole milk.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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For a smoky kick, try substituting mezcal for the tequila.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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In Tehran’s Ferdowsi Street, the capital’s main currency exchange hub, the dollar was trading at 1,840,000 rials.—
Adam Schreck,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Holland attempted to address the problem by trading for Artemi Panarin before the Olympic break, but the high-scoring forward couldn’t make up for the Olympic injury loss of fellow high scorer Kevin Fiala.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Setting a boundary or changing your space shifts the energy.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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That means the 34-story hotel and adjacent casino have risen to their full height along the Chicago River, changing the city’s architectural and economic landscape.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Swapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swapping. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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