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
This can look like letting your grass grow a little longer, swapping out non-native ornamentals for native plants, and keeping gardens as organic as possible.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Sneakers in the airport keep things practical and save suitcase space, but swapping into sandals instantly elevates the outfit.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Beyond swapping the tools, the main focus is on building the capabilities to manage these models in-house.
—Kshitij Dixit, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
This may seem like a relatively minor twist, swapping out Montana for Texas.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 15 May 2026
On Tuesday evening, Helmut called me to state that Dany would be swapping with Max.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 15 May 2026
In South America, swapping stickers is even more important than simply collecting them, with WhatsApp groups, apps and websites popping up to facilitate the trades.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
Continue reading … STARS AND GRIPES — Blue-state local official says US flags are 'not great,' suggests swapping them.
—FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
If a recipe calls for a pairing like Dutch-process cocoa and baking powder, or natural cocoa and baking soda, swapping the types can throw off the chemistry and rise.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Sneakers in the airport keep things practical and save suitcase space, but swapping into sandals instantly elevates the outfit.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Beyond swapping the tools, the main focus is on building the capabilities to manage these models in-house.
—Kshitij Dixit, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
This may seem like a relatively minor twist, swapping out Montana for Texas.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 15 May 2026
On Tuesday evening, Helmut called me to state that Dany would be swapping with Max.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 15 May 2026
In South America, swapping stickers is even more important than simply collecting them, with WhatsApp groups, apps and websites popping up to facilitate the trades.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
Continue reading … STARS AND GRIPES — Blue-state local official says US flags are 'not great,' suggests swapping them.
—FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
If a recipe calls for a pairing like Dutch-process cocoa and baking powder, or natural cocoa and baking soda, swapping the types can throw off the chemistry and rise.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swapping
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Inspired by their connection, Étienne contemplates exchanging his lonely existence for one filled with romance, but with a demanding route to cover, starring in a great love story may not be in the cards for the hard-working road warrior.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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The Andes virus is a rare variant that can be passed from person to person through significant and intimate close contact such as sharing a bed for an extended period of time or exchanging saliva.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The problem of companies substituting hemp for marijuana dates to 2018, when Congress legalized hemp, a close cousin of marijuana that has only trace amounts of THC, the psychoactive compound that makes people high.—
Christopher Osher,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
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The restaurant also has vegan versions of many of its most popular menu items, substituting meat for falafel and its aioli and tzatziki sauces with lemon-herb tahini dressing.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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Today’s wedge sandals feel markedly sleeker, trading bulk for minimalist lines, sculptural heels and refined proportions that elevate the once-divisive shoe into something far more polished.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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The chipmaker is trading near all-time highs, with its market cap drawing near $6 trillion — a level no company has ever reached before.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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On most bikes, changing classes requires a trip to a phone application or diving through menus that require you to pull over.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Artificial intelligence seeping into classrooms and industries, junior roles becoming more competitive and the rising cost of a diploma are changing the equation.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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“Swapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swapping. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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