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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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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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
Collyn Wainwright, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
There, the music switches to distant, classical pomp and the actor takes a seat at a tidy press junket-style set.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
UALink is a low-latency, high-bandwith structure that connects accelerators and switches in AI computing pods, according to the UALink Consortium.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Be wary of urgent or last-minute changes, as legitimate partners rarely switch payment details without warning.
—Collyn Wainwright, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
There, the music switches to distant, classical pomp and the actor takes a seat at a tidy press junket-style set.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
The sale to Blue Pool Capital was a new development after Golden Goose delayed its initial public offering in June 2024, an 11th-hour switch that was due to European market volatility.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
UALink is a low-latency, high-bandwith structure that connects accelerators and switches in AI computing pods, according to the UALink Consortium.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for switch
Verb
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So, swap your outdated jeans and snag one of these pairs that even my Gen Z teens approve of.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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For the home For quick, affordable home updates try swapping out your shower curtain or displaying your favorite memories in new picture frames.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hit the ignition button and the blade doesn't just flick on; the light extends like a real lightsaber would.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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While a wagging dog’s tail might indicate excitement or friendliness, a flicking cat’s tail can signal irritation.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For every person hiding a gambling disorder, six people in their orbit are impacted financially, according to the World Health Organization.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
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And inside the hedges was my tour photographer hiding in bushes that had not previously been there.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Not only have none retired from international football particularly early, but the ones who did give it up — Lionel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Toni Kroos — reversed their decision and came back to it anyway.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Benzinga The remarks caught markets by surprise, reversing optimism that had pushed stocks to record highs earlier in the week.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Elizabeth and Dominic's 95 guests burst into laughter as the dog jumped into the fountain and began walking around, licking up water.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The carcass was gone, the grass and weeds were licked clean of blood, and the knife was buried under debris.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Five of the nine sacks came on third or fourth down, including Nik Bonitto’s whip-quick takedown as Fields was trying to lead the Jets into range for a go-ahead field goal midway through the fourth quarter.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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But Siepierski also concluded that the mansion probably was a brothel, based on what the neighbors said and the volume of racy lingerie, high heels, leather, whips and correspondence.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This countdown delivers 24 days of seasonal, sensory delights behind every flap.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
9 Oct. 2025
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The flap that folds out at the front has a zippered mesh pouch for stashing your charging cables and electronic accessories, and on the outside of the bag are even more additional pockets.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Boston’s steely swipe The Yankees entered these playoffs as arguably the hottest team in the bracket.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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In today’s climate, every swipe of a card increasingly serves as an emotional release.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Switch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switch. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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