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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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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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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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noun

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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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Recent Examples of switch
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
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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 See All Example Sentences for switch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for switch
Verb
  • So, swap your outdated jeans and snag one of these pairs that even my Gen Z teens approve of.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
  • 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 may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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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
  • 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
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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
  • And inside the hedges was my tour photographer hiding in bushes that had not previously been there.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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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
  • 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
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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • This countdown delivers 24 days of seasonal, sensory delights behind every flap.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
  • 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
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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
  • 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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