swaps 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of swap
as in exchanges
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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swaps

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noun

plural of swap

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Recent Examples of swaps
Verb
This is an unprecedented move that effectively swaps subsidies for ownership. Michael Cannivet, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Future Store swaps identities without moving a brick. Bob Bonniol, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025 In the Curly + Coily package, Dyson swaps the straightener with a tension comb (for stretching and smoothing curls) and adds a diffuser (for defining natural curls). Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2025 This time, in a freakier twist, Anna — who’s planning to marry single dad Eric (Manny Jacinto) — swaps bodies with her 15-year-old daughter Harper (Julia Butters), whose tomboy surfer aesthetic centers on her signature beanie and overalls. Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 7 Aug. 2025 After landing, the Station locks the drone in place and automatically swaps its battery and payload. Evan Ackermanerico Guizzo, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Sep. 2017
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Each camera runs on solar power, streams in crisp UHD, and installs wire-free, so there are no cords or constant battery swaps to deal with. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025 The connective tissue of all of these trade-deadline swaps — stadium-rock drummers of a certain age who are now in greater demand than ever — lends itself to overanalyzing how bizarre the timing is and overlapping factors for dismissal. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025 Design pros share how to elevate your Halloween decor with an unexpected color palette, small decor swaps, and moody accents that set a mysterious scene in a chic way. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025 The source said such swaps are usually made months in advance, and given the short window of time for the Wildcats equipment staff to make the change, the request was denied. Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025 Run the Jewels’ spin swaps in artisanal mezcal, adding layers of smoke and depth. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 An agreement to bring an end to the war hinges on the ability of Putin and Zelensky alone to reach an agreement on borders and land swaps. Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2025 From comfortable white leather sneakers to a flannel shacket that will polish any look, here are my smart swaps for your summer go-tos that won’t break the bank. Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025 However, as the games start to mean more, there is a chance the Phillies make more consistent defensive swaps for Castellanos late in contests, according to a report from Charlotte Varner and Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swaps
Verb
  • Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (L) exchanges documents with Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) prior to the meeting with President of Russia, May 7, 2025 in Moscow, Russia.
    Robert Birsel Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
  • In vessel and vehicular homicide cases, the law exchanges negligence for reckless operation of a boat or car, respectively.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
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  • In this sequel to The Ice Road that trades Canadian ice flats for cliff-edge drop-offs and hairpin passes, Neeson’s grieving character Mike McCann heads to the Himalayas to scatter his brother’s ashes.
    Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Smurfit Westrock trades below its initial debut on the NYSE, which aligns with the Financial Times’ findings from a broader survey of transplants.
    Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Absent a miracle that changes Grassley’s position on maintaining the blue slip tradition, Shipley said, the administration may have to return to the more conventional path of compromise.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
  • His life changes when he is taken in by Carlos, a man who has just lost his son and who will fight to integrate his new child into society.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Swaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swaps. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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