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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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2
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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3
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
After the first two films, the series switched hands to seasoned parody veterans David Zucker and Pat Proft before flaming out with the fifth entry in 2013.
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Many of them switched their choice after seeing the new information.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
After the red carpet wrapped up, the pop star switched her look, trading the pink outfit for a rich maroon ensemble.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
But among those who switched, about 13% had evidence of switching back to Humira.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Persistent winds came first from the South then switched with even colder winds coming from the North.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
The video then switched to the star being gifted the products on a small tray.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
But Lohrei was switched back with McAvoy on Monday in Ottawa and the pairing struggled again.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Miami switched it up by moving offensive coordinator Frank Smith to the sideline from his usual pressbox perch.
—Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Many of them switched their choice after seeing the new information.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
After the red carpet wrapped up, the pop star switched her look, trading the pink outfit for a rich maroon ensemble.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
But among those who switched, about 13% had evidence of switching back to Humira.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Persistent winds came first from the South then switched with even colder winds coming from the North.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
The video then switched to the star being gifted the products on a small tray.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
But Lohrei was switched back with McAvoy on Monday in Ottawa and the pairing struggled again.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Miami switched it up by moving offensive coordinator Frank Smith to the sideline from his usual pressbox perch.
—Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for switched
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The eight-course tasting menu there will take you through dishes both sweet, bitter, acidic, and savory, with new offerings swapped in throughout the year.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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The former official, who has direct knowledge of the changes and spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss information that was not intended for public release, said on top of the 12 reassignments, leaders in another four cities were being swapped out through retirements or other circumstances.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Kravitz's new cut couldn't be fresher, with blunt, flicked out ends that barely reach below her ears.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
20 Oct. 2025
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Djokovic raced onto it, flicked the ball down the line, and still won the point, rousing himself and the crowd with a finger to the ear.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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LaVine and Monk whipped the crowd into a frenzy, combining to make 17 of 32 from the field and 10 of 18 from 3-point range as the Kings bounced back from a season-opening loss to the Phoenix Suns.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The cold brew is bitter but topped with a fluffy, whipped cold foam that tastes almondy, sweet and spice-filled.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Reverting back to sentiments that have become familiar in recent months, the president said the country’s financial health is at stake should the tariffs be reversed.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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The scandal sparked bipartisan backlash against him, and polls that previously gave him an advantage reversed.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Some even licked the candy to soften it -- a trick used by contestants in the show.—
Hakyung Kate Lee,
ABC News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Napkins were crumpled; plates were licked.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Members of the Ku Klux Klan and neo-Nazis clashed with rallygoers, and the sides exchanged gunfire, killing five (four of whom were CWP members) and injuring 12 in what became known as the Greensboro Massacre.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The cohort of grand slam champions and finalists exchanged their tennis kits for designer threads and accessories for the photo session, lensed by Yemeni-Egyptian-American artist Yumna Al-Arashi at Bab AlSaad, a cultural retreat in the historic district of Diriyah.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The election will be a test of whether Mamdani, and his focus on lowering the cost of living, can bring back nonwhite voters who swung to the right.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Rojas swung, and an undeniable crack of the bat followed.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Under new China chief Molly Liu, the chain has also expanded its drinks menu to include more sugar-free options and teas catering to local tastes, slashed prices on a slew of beverages and upped its options for customizing orders.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Global climate policies and rapid advancements in clean energy technology and energy efficiency have slashed that forecast.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Switched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switched. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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