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
Hayes sat down with the Summit’s owners and reconnected with former fellow WSL manager Nick Cushing, a reunion that naturally turned into a jersey-swapping photo op.
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Asli Pelit, New York Times, 10 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
With summer on the horizon, swapping in linen bedding is a smart move for warm nights and hot sleepers.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
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.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 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
Asli Pelit, New York Times, 10 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
With summer on the horizon, swapping in linen bedding is a smart move for warm nights and hot sleepers.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
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.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 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
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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According to report last month by Morgan Stanley, there are signs the pill is already expanding the market – that is, customers aren’t just those substituting pens for pills, but many are GLP-1 newcomers.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
7 May 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
Verb
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Frank said in February after trading Zubac.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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From there, both fighters were trading blows, but the fifth round was when Strickland had an interesting moment with Chimaev.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Adjust the timing without changing the goal.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Having Last Driver be such a vehicular-centric book led him to being open to changing up its reading style and choosing to put it out in a landscape format.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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“Swapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swapping. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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