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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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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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
Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
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.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Kayti Burt, Time, 27 June 2025
Her setlist consisted of over 25 songs, 13 costume changes, multiple genre switches and a total runtime of about two hours and 5 minutes.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025
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Verb
While progress was being made, MLB insider Bob Nightengale believes things have now changed after Peña switched agents.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
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.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Noun
During Gi-hun’s failed rebellion, In-ho switches back into Front Man mode.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 27 June 2025
Her setlist consisted of over 25 songs, 13 costume changes, multiple genre switches and a total runtime of about two hours and 5 minutes.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for switch
Verb
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The series, currently filming in Singapore and Bangkok, follows two women who mysteriously swap souls after a car accident.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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In addition to their morning banter, Ripa and Consuelos are now for swapping sweet messages on social media.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The sky burns orange, the neon-red open sign flicks off, and the Dream Bean goes dark.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Screenshots from a June 16 TikTok video of a black cat attempting to wake up owner by flicking on the lights.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Verb
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The Transportation Security Administration adopted the no-shoes rule in 2006 after a British man boarded a 2001 American Airlines flight with explosives hidden in a shoe.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
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The green laser shows you where dust might be hiding on your floors, and the LCD screen will tell you about the particle sizes down to the micron.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
Verb
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With President Donald Trump in the White House, the agency has reversed course on several crypto enforcement actions, dropping cases against major players like Coinbase and Binance and signaling a more permissive stance.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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On June 14, Trump ordered ICE to pause enforcement actions on farms, but the agency reversed course just days later.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Verb
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In the video, the mother dog stays close to her pup, licking him and standing over him protectively.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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While her Nickelodeon and Disney peers have seemingly all had at least one major scandal to their names (ranging from incessant twerking and licking unpurchased donuts to near-fatal overdoses), Palmer’s celebrity was, in part, defined by her lack of verifiable scandals.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Cornyn, a former majority whip, has been less of a cheerleader but was key to getting Trump’s agenda through the Senate in his first term and is central to the looming battle in the upper chamber to secure the president’s budget bill by July 4.—
Maria Recio,
Austin American Statesman,
3 July 2025
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The current theory is that as the planet amasses energy during its orbit, some of that is redirected in waves along the star’s magnetic field lines like someone cracking a whip.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Underneath the slab of ribs is a flap of meat called the skirt, which is also trimmed off.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 July 2025
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The soft style — shaped as a croissant with a rounded handle and signature secret pockets under the flap to hold essentials, such as lipstick, sunglasses, cash and a smartphone — made a return for fall 2025 as part of the collection that marked the Roman fashion house’s centennial this year.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
Noun
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So in other words, give your shoes a good swipe before stepping inside.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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The Tarte Brows for Days Framing Gel was made for anyone who wants definition, fuller-looking brows, and serious hold (without stickiness) in a single swipe.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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“Switch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switch. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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