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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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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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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 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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Recent Examples of switch
Verb
Thanks to industry innovation, modern formulas are switching things up, substituting hygroscopic ingredients with moisture-retaining alternatives like sugars or proteins for tousled waves without the crunch. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 May 2025 The show, which has already visited The Bushnell twice, regularly switches up its casts and also has allowed nods to different pop divas than the ones that originally inspired the show. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
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When Beer wasn’t able to immediately replicate the success of one of the biggest stars in pop history, the switch was flipped. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025 Yet no sooner had that €8.5 million ($9.69 million) move been made official than another switch was agreed. Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for switch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for switch
Verb
  • If spring cleaning is on the brain, swap your clunky old gadgets for more efficient tools, like this Bissell cordless vacuum that works on all floor types, or this Roomba robot vacuum that doubles as a mop.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 3 May 2025
  • To help save the art form, the companies decide to swap their most valuable members for a season.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 May 2025
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  • Martinez flicks the ball towards Thuram and behind them, Nicolo Barella is ready to receive the lay-off, with De Jong and Pedri occupied by the long pass.
    Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 1 May 2025
  • Nazar took the Hawks’ first try during the shootout against the Montreal Canadiens and flicked the puck into the upper netting.
    Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
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  • Unfortunately, the cause of the odor is often hidden.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Liv is forced to break up with her human fiancé, Major (Robert Buckley) to avoid infecting him, and becomes estranged from her best friend and roommate Peyton (Aly Michalka), hiding her new zombie nature from both.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2025
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  • Calgary, Canada, voted in 2011 to ban the mineral from its water supply, but after a notable spike in dental cavities in the city's children, the legislature last year reversed its decision.
    Alana Wise, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The video shows that Knight reversed the two-ton truck, knocking Sloan to the ground.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025
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  • She even, no joke, at one point, spits on the stage and licks it back up.
    Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
  • When the family's roast dinner was over, the OP (original poster) set the plates and some pots and pans on the floor for her dog to lick.
    Erin Clack, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The whip of a one-handed backhand complementing two lightning bolts, in his serve and his forehand.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
  • My go-to Starbucks order is a nonfat mocha latte, no whip.
    Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Evie Long Bifold Wallet with Chain Keep all your essentials safe in this long wallet, which has a front flap with a snap closure, six credit card slots, and multiple interior pockets.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The front flap pocket is suitable for most large smartphones, while the primary compartment acts as a zippered wallet with space for your cards, cash, and keys.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • Decision fatigue sets in quickly when every swipe demands judgment and evaluation.
    Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • The responsive 165 Hz pOLED display glides through apps while rapid touch sampling registers every swipe instantly, keeping shooters and scrollers silky smooth; gamers also enjoy precise feedback.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025

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