1
as in to swap
to give up (something) and take something else in return
switched the real grapes for fake ones switched the day of his flight from Thursday to Friday
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2
as in to flick
to move from side to side or up and down with quick jerky motions
cows lazily switching their tails and chewing their cud
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3
as in to hide
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
switched the stagecoach horses to control the direction they took
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4
as in to reverse
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary
a politician who has switched his position on a number of issues
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5
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the loose rigging switched the mast during the storm
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1
as in whip
a long thin or flexible tool for striking
struck the horse's hide with a leather switch, and it took off at a gallop
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2
as in flick
a quick jerky movement from side to side or up and down
that telltale switch of the cat's tail meant there was a mouse under the piano
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3
as in swipe
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
in frustration, he gave the mule a sharp switch on the rump, but it still wouldn't budge
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Recent Examples of switch
Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Carter switched from off-ball linebacker to EDGE in 2024 and was dominant off the line of scrimmage.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
In the demo, her sections mostly consist of timed platforming puzzles where players must quickly make their way from A to B, collecting more time and killing enemies flawlessly to then trigger a switch so Kenji can progress.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Its dual-screen system lets users track progress and navigate workouts without switching devices.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Carter switched from off-ball linebacker to EDGE in 2024 and was dominant off the line of scrimmage.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
To date, the switch has felt far away, with only Hyundai making an early move to add it to the 2025 Ioniq 5.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
In the demo, her sections mostly consist of timed platforming puzzles where players must quickly make their way from A to B, collecting more time and killing enemies flawlessly to then trigger a switch so Kenji can progress.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for switch
Verb
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While making his way to the mound to swap Maton out for Romero, Marmol had some choice words for home-plate umpire Mark Carlson, who promptly ejected Marmol from the game.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The group replaces itself at No. 1 on the tally, swapping out one smash for the next without missing a beat.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Union carved out a niche in romantic comedies, starring in Two Can Play That Game (2001), Deliver Us from Eva (2003), and Breakin’ All the Rules (2004), in addition to action flicks like Cradle 2 the Grave (2003).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Bohm took a few steps, then flicked his bat into the air.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Liv is forced to break up with her human fiancé, Major (Robert Buckley) to avoid infecting him, and becomes estranged from her best friend and roommate Peyton (Aly Michalka), hiding her new zombie nature from both.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately, the cause of the odor is often hidden.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Earlier this year, national park operations were disrupted when President Donald Trump, via executive action, laid off hundreds of seasonal park employees before reversing course.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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If upheld, the policy would reverse decades of immigration precedent.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Flames were licking the upper branches of tall trees.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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While investors are licking their wounds from a plunging stock market, and businesses brace for economic fallout, major investment banks are reaping extraordinary profits, according to Wall Street Journal.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The whip of a one-handed backhand complementing two lightning bolts, in his serve and his forehand.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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My go-to Starbucks order is a nonfat mocha latte, no whip.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Evie Long Bifold Wallet with Chain Keep all your essentials safe in this long wallet, which has a front flap with a snap closure, six credit card slots, and multiple interior pockets.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The front flap pocket is suitable for most large smartphones, while the primary compartment acts as a zippered wallet with space for your cards, cash, and keys.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Employees can spin up an AI chatbot or machine learning (ML) analyzer with a credit card swipe.—
Fabio Caversan,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Hold: Strong Shades: 8 Pros: Vegan and cruelty free, easy to use, buildable Cons: Takes a couple swipes to get more pigment out of it Your brow gel questions, answered Is clear or tinted brow gel better?—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Switch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switch. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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