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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as in trades
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
we made a swap: I'll do the dishes tonight and she'll do them for me tomorrow
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Recent Examples of swaps
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Hoping to teach Arj a lesson about coming to terms with his own life, the well-meaning but naive Gabriel swaps Arj's life with that of Jeff's (Seth Rogen), a wealthy venture capitalist living large in a ritzy home high above the hills.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Gabriel swaps Arj and Jeff’s circumstances to show him that money alone won’t solve all his problems.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2025
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
Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Even for those without diabetes, blood sugar swings can lead to fatigue, hunger, irritability and cravings, experts say, but a few smart swaps plus timing your meals strategically can help keep blood sugar steady.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Golden State can trade up to four first-round picks, plus multiple first-round pick swaps, spanning the next seven NBA drafts, per Bobby Marks of ESPN.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
On October 1 alone, Nio’s network handled 7,545 swaps per hour, reflecting a sharp rise in use during the busy travel week.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
These easy fall plant swaps are perfect for refreshing tired summer pots and creating long-lasting displays with minimal effort.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Equally performance-minded is the rubber strap, designed with a Quick Release System for easy swaps.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Monitor Short Interest and Derivatives Activity Shortsellers often operate through opaque structures, including swaps and options.
—Tim Reynolds, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Seasonal flags and ornamental door baskets are simple swaps that make a big impact without a big budget.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Armani Beauty’s Lip Power Longwear Satin Lipstick delivers the pigmentation and staying power of a matte, but swaps a potentially harsh, line-accentuating finish for a soft, almost-balm-like satin.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Hoping to teach Arj a lesson about coming to terms with his own life, the well-meaning but naive Gabriel swaps Arj's life with that of Jeff's (Seth Rogen), a wealthy venture capitalist living large in a ritzy home high above the hills.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Gabriel swaps Arj and Jeff’s circumstances to show him that money alone won’t solve all his problems.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
Small swaps add up, and your bloodwork will prove it.
—Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Even for those without diabetes, blood sugar swings can lead to fatigue, hunger, irritability and cravings, experts say, but a few smart swaps plus timing your meals strategically can help keep blood sugar steady.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Golden State can trade up to four first-round picks, plus multiple first-round pick swaps, spanning the next seven NBA drafts, per Bobby Marks of ESPN.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
On October 1 alone, Nio’s network handled 7,545 swaps per hour, reflecting a sharp rise in use during the busy travel week.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
These easy fall plant swaps are perfect for refreshing tired summer pots and creating long-lasting displays with minimal effort.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Equally performance-minded is the rubber strap, designed with a Quick Release System for easy swaps.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Monitor Short Interest and Derivatives Activity Shortsellers often operate through opaque structures, including swaps and options.
—Tim Reynolds, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Seasonal flags and ornamental door baskets are simple swaps that make a big impact without a big budget.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swaps
Verb
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Tole works for a company that exchanges commercial frying oil and was parked in a loading dock area of a hotel.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Though The Wrong Paris exchanges the City of Lights for the Lone Star State, that doesn't stop Dawn from falling for Trey (Pierson Fodé), The Honeypot bachelor that the other girls are vying for.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Roundhill said the Meme Stock ETF, which launched again on Wednesday, trades under the ticker MEME.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, trades for quarterbacks during the season are equally as rare.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For some, the social capital of friends, community groups, and online donors now substitutes for financial capital.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Your presence alone changes the dynamic.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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What will make Sophie the person that changes his mind?—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Swaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swaps. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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