1
as in swapping
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 flicking
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 hiding
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 reversing
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 licking
to strike repeatedly
the loose rigging switched the mast during the storm
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Recent Examples of switching
If so, talk about that and ask them to help assuage your fears by explaining their practices for taking breaks, switching drivers and stopping along the way.
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
This enables users to spend more time wielding a stylus without interrupting the creative flow by switching back to a mouse or keyboard to perform tasks.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The Fever began switching and playing with more physicality at the point of attack in the second half, but Golden State still finished with 30 points in the paint and 23 made free throws.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
That includes tasks like performing a search based on a photo or switching to Google’s AI Mode before asking a follow-up question.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Exit rows are of particular concern when switching seats.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
And sure enough, on the first possession of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals, Brunson jogged into the right corner and waited for Josh Hart to screen his man, Cleveland’s Dean Wade, freeing Brunson to take a handoff from OG Anunoby and to square up with the switching Harden.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Every closet should have an easy, throw-on-and-go dress that can take you from the store to brunch by simply switching up a few basic accessories.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Alba has long been open about her love of high-intensity workouts and switching up her fitness routines to stay motivated.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
This enables users to spend more time wielding a stylus without interrupting the creative flow by switching back to a mouse or keyboard to perform tasks.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The Fever began switching and playing with more physicality at the point of attack in the second half, but Golden State still finished with 30 points in the paint and 23 made free throws.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
That includes tasks like performing a search based on a photo or switching to Google’s AI Mode before asking a follow-up question.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Exit rows are of particular concern when switching seats.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
And sure enough, on the first possession of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals, Brunson jogged into the right corner and waited for Josh Hart to screen his man, Cleveland’s Dean Wade, freeing Brunson to take a handoff from OG Anunoby and to square up with the switching Harden.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Every closet should have an easy, throw-on-and-go dress that can take you from the store to brunch by simply switching up a few basic accessories.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Alba has long been open about her love of high-intensity workouts and switching up her fitness routines to stay motivated.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for switching
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This can look like letting your grass grow a little longer, swapping out non-native ornamentals for native plants, and keeping gardens as organic as possible.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
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Sneakers in the airport keep things practical and save suitcase space, but swapping into sandals instantly elevates the outfit.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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The dragons stalk the island, flicking their huge tongues in hopes of picking up the scent of a deer, wild boar, or water buffalo — the latter two species introduced by humans — or rodents and other smaller reptiles, including baby Komodo dragons.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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This could be the bookworm equivalent of jet setting, perhaps—seeking out the places we’re taken to while flicking the pages.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Dodge County District Attorney’s Office also formally charged Aaron with first-degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse, the sheriff’s office said.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The companies submitted the request Monday after a criminal indictment accused the operator, Synergy Marine Private Limited, and an employee of failing to comply with maritime safety laws, falsifying inspections, and hiding dangerous conditions on the ship.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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What could be performing well one day may not be the next, before reversing course on the third.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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The retailer's stock lost about 4%, reversing earlier gains.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Even small exposures—such as licking pollen off fur or drinking water from a vase containing lilies—can be toxic.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
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Vietnamese-style sweet-and-spicy chicken wings are a hot, finger-licking mess.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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Co-stars Adèle Exarchopoulos, Sara Giraudeau and Mathilde Roehrich could be seen exchanging hugs and the plaudits continued.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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Meanwhile, a broadcast camera showed his Dodgers teammates Emmet Sheehan, Justin Wrobleski and Tommy Edman exchanging glances and trying to stifle laughter at their catcher’s reaction.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The place is a sound-effects recording studio, with three sound designers creating and dubbing aural effects — footsteps on a sandy beach, flapping bird wings — onto pieces of film footage.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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The tents were flapping about in two or three feet of water.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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Now imagine seeing like half a dozen road-going glizzies whipping around one of the most iconic tracks in all of motorsports.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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It was delivered by the 7-foot-4 Victor Wembanyama, whose torso uncorked in a fit of frustration that sent his right elbow whipping toward Reid’s windpipe like a torpedo bat flying through the strike zone.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Switching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switching. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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