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as in swapped
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 flicked
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 whipped
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
switched the stagecoach horses to control the direction they took
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as in reversed
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary
a politician who has switched his position on a number of issues
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as in licked
to strike repeatedly
the loose rigging switched the mast during the storm
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Recent Examples of switched
Originally supposed to fly Sierra Space Dream Chaser test flight, but payload switched to an inert mass simulator because of potential Dream Chaser delays beyond October launch date.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
But after Jones got switched onto the reigning MVP away from the ball, the young wing lunged for the pass to Gilgeous-Alexander and got caught in an awkward position, on Gilgeous-Alexander’s left hip with open space on the right.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
The court played an audio recording of Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino threatening to withhold concerts from Barclays Center if the venue switched ticketing services.
—Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
British Columbia is making daylight saving time permanent after clocks switched over the weekend.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
This actually reps the second time Rosenthal has switched platforms for his food travel series.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Westover, 26, switched from tight end to fullback during training camp and went on to play in 17 games, starting two.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The peak of this dome occurred when the Hall coefficient changed sign, indicating that the dominant charge carriers switched from holes to electrons.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
And while that series has since been switched to a movie, Lopez's involvement in the project has not changed.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
But after Jones got switched onto the reigning MVP away from the ball, the young wing lunged for the pass to Gilgeous-Alexander and got caught in an awkward position, on Gilgeous-Alexander’s left hip with open space on the right.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
The court played an audio recording of Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino threatening to withhold concerts from Barclays Center if the venue switched ticketing services.
—Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
British Columbia is making daylight saving time permanent after clocks switched over the weekend.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
This actually reps the second time Rosenthal has switched platforms for his food travel series.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Westover, 26, switched from tight end to fullback during training camp and went on to play in 17 games, starting two.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The peak of this dome occurred when the Hall coefficient changed sign, indicating that the dominant charge carriers switched from holes to electrons.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
And while that series has since been switched to a movie, Lopez's involvement in the project has not changed.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for switched
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Padilla and Gosling were a teacher and principal in another sketch reading passed notes out loud that, according to text on screen, were swapped out since rehearsal, causing both to crack up uncontrollably.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Police said the robbers stole Illinois license plates from similar cars and swapped them out.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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From the opening kick-off, Dewsbury-Hall had flicked the ball up and volleyed it high downfield, forcing Burnley defender Joe Worrall into an early clearance.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Carranza flicked on a header for an assist Jason Jason Moreno chipped the goalkeeper to finish the play.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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The puck went to Clarke, who adjusted his angle and whipped a shot through a Corey Perry screen.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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So everyone whipped out their phones at the table, which is a very rude thing to do, but in an emergency—in a Hollywood emergency—it was allowed.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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The recent decline could be reversed if the war with Iran ends and companies see solid profits over the next year and beyond.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, this amendment was reversed by claims that the film industry in Colorado would collapse and Sundance would not come to Colorado if those funds were revoked.—
Bob Marshall,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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Of course, the flue was closed, so the fire licked up the walls, left a smell like the fall, like ancient smokehouses and dung.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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At Nadeau’s Ice Sculptures, the oldest carving factory in America, a team of former archaeologists and butchers creates ephemeral art designed to be licked, touched, and eventually, lost.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
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Li shook hands with Whitmarsh and exchanged platitudes with the other guests.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Giants and Rangers made sure father and son exchanged lineup cards to commemorate the occasion.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Malkin turned around and swung his stick at Dahlin, hitting him in the neck and side of the head.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Roman Anthony had a monster of a homer the other night for Team USA in a World Baseball Classic tune-up, and Ceddanne Rafaela swung the bat well, too, though obviously with him consistency will be key.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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In one incident in 2010, his throat was slashed by another inmate.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin lost his cool during the second period of the team’s 5-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday at PPG Paints Arena, and slashed Rasmus Dahlin across the face.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Switched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switched. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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