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
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
In addition to his interest in voyeurism, Diddy also allegedly introduced Ventura to swinging: the act of switching partners with another couple.
—Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
The electrical expert shares that any heat and sounds coming from a light switch should raise concern, as should any change in the switch's normal operation.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
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Verb
The mission team had to take a risk by switching Voyager 1 to its primary roll thrusters and turning them on before attempting to fix and restart the heaters.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
In addition to his interest in voyeurism, Diddy also allegedly introduced Ventura to swinging: the act of switching partners with another couple.
—Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
Noun
Thankfully, players can turn it off with a flick of a switch so the Valor Pro works for racing games, That’s a genre where players need to feather the throttle on the triggers to speed out of a turn.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
The electrical expert shares that any heat and sounds coming from a light switch should raise concern, as should any change in the switch's normal operation.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for switch
Verb
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Precise creative work, pixel-perfect adjustments, or even swapping to a higher sensitivity to speed up navigating large spreadsheets.—
Henri Robbins,
Wired News,
16 May 2025
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During the reception, Tonkin later swapped her formal wedding gown for a sequinned custom dress by Magda Butrym, per Vogue.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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An audience of about 75—who all seemed to be locals, except for me and a Dutch couple—roared and cheered as a gifted dancer named David Nieto shook the stage in a whir of heel stomps, wrist flicks, and head snaps.—
Christopher Bagley,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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And if your mom loves action flicks and/or Keanu Reeves by chance?—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Their highlight reels hide the daily grind that actually creates results.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Lastly, clean up any rotting wood or loose leaves from your property to give these ants fewer places to hide.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
Verb
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The team with the best record in the major leagues and the team threatening to finish with the worst record in history essentially reversed roles for an afternoon.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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On Saturday, the trend reversed, with KC surrendering 10 runs in nine innings.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Fundraising craters, and both tech and blockchain are left licking their wounds.—
Tomer Warschauer Nuni,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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To stop their younger golden retriever Cooper from licking his ears, Tucker had a medical cone.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Yet Jesus becomes angered by the desecration of the temple and begins tipping over the merchants' tables in the holy place while wielding a righteous whip.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The early endorsements have nonetheless created a sense of momentum for Schatz, the top deputy on Durbin’s whip team, that could dissuade competition.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Apr. 2025
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The asymmetrical flap and the dark and light brown color blocking add a modern touch to the classic front-button silhouette.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
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The flap underscores growing tensions between Trump’s trade policy and corporate America, with the former increasingly coloring earnings calls and guidance suspensions across a broad range of sectors, from snacks and soda to semiconductors.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Trump-Bush family relationship has at times been rocky, featuring public swipes at one another and a concerted distancing from Trump and MAGA by the Bushes.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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John Lydon took an unexpected swipe at The Rolling Stones during an appearance on a British morning show Wednesday (May 7).—
Glenn Rowley,
Billboard,
8 May 2025
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“Switch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switch. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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