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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At 19, Johnson married his wife Daphne and initially, was able to hide his drug use from her, the Johnson's clemency petition said.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Enhanced measurement capabilities: Amazon continues investing in Amazon Marketing Cloud with new UI templates and simplified queries, suggesting a commitment to transparency rather than hiding attribution.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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World & Nation Appeals court reverses Trump firings of 2 board members in cases likely headed for Supreme Court April 7, 2025 Shortly after taking office, Trump fired Wilcox and Harris even though their terms had not expired.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Soon after that report, OpenAI reversed its policies toward secondary share sales, allowing current and former employees to sell in the tender offers.—
Hayden Field,
CNBC,
23 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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We're joined now by one of the top Republicans in the Senate, Wyoming's John Barrasso, the whip.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2025
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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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Cash — who has made several tracks with Charli XCX — said the flap had turned him into a star in Italy.—
Alex Marshall,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The screws securing the upper flap are loose, and one is missing.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 May 2025
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With his latest swipe, Duffy is looking to undercut the reason for congestion pricing by arguing that the funds generated aren’t being used to keep riders safe.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
23 May 2025
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Curry’s injured thumb was famously the target of borderline dirty swipes by the Rockets.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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“Switch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switch. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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