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
Do the Rangers want to be swapping out center fielders?
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Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Men are swapping out their underwear over growing concerns about fertility and hormone health.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Sessions can be extended simply by swapping rechargeable power packs.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Nio, a luxury brand known for its battery-swapping EVs, largely fell flat in Europe with models priced similarly to those from BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Sometimes, the solution is as simple as swapping in a new set of bed sheets.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
However, to compensate for the frigid midwestern winter, Alpert has been swapping the cooling sheets for a flannel set with a plaid windowpane pattern.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
You’d be surprised at how leveled-up your loungewear becomes under a fashionable trench coat, and how swapping your overworn, pilling sweatpants for equally comfortable track pants or satin trousers turns comfy wear into a statement.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Not drinking entirely can seem insurmountable, so taking small steps to drink less by shifting behaviors like having fewer drinks or swapping in some mocktails is helpful.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Jan. 2026
Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Men are swapping out their underwear over growing concerns about fertility and hormone health.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Sessions can be extended simply by swapping rechargeable power packs.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Nio, a luxury brand known for its battery-swapping EVs, largely fell flat in Europe with models priced similarly to those from BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Sometimes, the solution is as simple as swapping in a new set of bed sheets.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
However, to compensate for the frigid midwestern winter, Alpert has been swapping the cooling sheets for a flannel set with a plaid windowpane pattern.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
You’d be surprised at how leveled-up your loungewear becomes under a fashionable trench coat, and how swapping your overworn, pilling sweatpants for equally comfortable track pants or satin trousers turns comfy wear into a statement.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Not drinking entirely can seem insurmountable, so taking small steps to drink less by shifting behaviors like having fewer drinks or swapping in some mocktails is helpful.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swapping
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The trio has great comedic chemistry, with Marissa constantly exchanging witty barbs with Jamie and barking orders at Harper, while the latter two bond over their mutual messiness.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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The potential buyer showed text messages between with Smith that discussed exchanging the child for money.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Williams was the only starter to play more than 25 minutes as the Aztecs began substituting liberally after just 11 minutes, jumping out to a 32-12 lead thanks to an 18-0 run.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
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Many online have gone on to add fresh fruits and honey to their creations, as well as substituting Biscoff cookies for other options like graham crackers, cookies and even Oreos.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Young’s agents were having conversations with the Hawks, who sit at 17-21 so far this season, about trading their client out of Atlanta.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Today, Netflix’s stock price is trading well beneath the low end of its collar, reducing the value offered to WBD shareholders.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company’s leadership was too focused on slashing costs and not enough on investing back into its brands, particularly at a time when consumer tastes were changing.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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That calculus is slowly changing.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Swapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swapping. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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