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
Here, interior designers share how to use lighting to beat mid-winter blues, which can be as simple as switching out a light bulb.
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Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Consumers are switching to cheaper home brews, alternative drinks or giving up coffee entirely, though some miss the social ritual.
—Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Born in Oslo, Pinheiro Braathen broke away from Norway's ski program in 2024 after a dispute over not having the freedom to work with his own sponsors, switching to represent Brazil — his mother's home nation.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Upon switching his competitive allegiance to Brazil, he felt driven to cultivate a passion for ski racing in a country that had little history or familiarity with the sport.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Simple changes, such as switching from a single rod to double-hanging, can instantly expand usable space without major renovations.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
Years of steadily climbing coffee prices have some in this country of coffee lovers upending their habits by nixing café visits, switching to cheaper brews or foregoing it altogether.
—Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Years of steadily climbing coffee prices have some in this country of coffee lovers upending their habits by nixing café visits, switching to cheaper brews or foregoing it altogether.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
Martinko recommends hanging a paper calendar on your wall, switching to a paper planner, and writing out grocery lists and meal plans in lieu of turning to your digital device.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Consumers are switching to cheaper home brews, alternative drinks or giving up coffee entirely, though some miss the social ritual.
—Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Born in Oslo, Pinheiro Braathen broke away from Norway's ski program in 2024 after a dispute over not having the freedom to work with his own sponsors, switching to represent Brazil — his mother's home nation.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Upon switching his competitive allegiance to Brazil, he felt driven to cultivate a passion for ski racing in a country that had little history or familiarity with the sport.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Simple changes, such as switching from a single rod to double-hanging, can instantly expand usable space without major renovations.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
Years of steadily climbing coffee prices have some in this country of coffee lovers upending their habits by nixing café visits, switching to cheaper brews or foregoing it altogether.
—Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Years of steadily climbing coffee prices have some in this country of coffee lovers upending their habits by nixing café visits, switching to cheaper brews or foregoing it altogether.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
Martinko recommends hanging a paper calendar on your wall, switching to a paper planner, and writing out grocery lists and meal plans in lieu of turning to your digital device.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for switching
Verb
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Fast battery-swapping technology enables coverage of a full work shift.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Banks, Mock, Alexander, Manuel and Barker do not express regret or apology over the race-swapping photoshoots (done in Seasons 4 and 13).—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Alijah Arenas switched between his forehand shot and backhand, flicking the plastic ball over the net to his opponent, former NBA star Brandon Jennings.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
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While the horses were flicking sand like fireworks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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For more wicker patio set deals hiding in plain sight, check out our favorites below from Walmart, West Elm, and beyond—and get ready for many afternoons spent enjoying your new outdoor oasis.—
Melanie Fincher,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Typically police will train on how to work their way through a building where a shooter could be hiding behind various doors or in rooms or stairways.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
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Even worse, that money was supposed to go toward preventing and reversing drug overdoses amid an ongoing opioid epidemic.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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As her vision deteriorates, Penny turns to psychoanalysis not in hopes of reversing her condition, but to confront years of denial and silence.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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Spit Heathcliff spends a lot of time straight-up licking Cathy’s face in this movie.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Even in the trailer, scenes of slapping dough, Robbie and Elordi kissing in the rain and Elordi licking a wall were telltale signs that this would be a heightened version of the actual romance depicted in the book.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Come winter, locals flock into spots like Casamento’s, exchanging laughs and slurping dozens of oysters.—
Outside,
Outside,
17 Feb. 2026
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After saluting the judges and exchanging high fives and hugs with her teammates, the Houston native saw her perfect 10 posted and collapsed.—
Dakayla Hawkins,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Many readers will remember the MetaFly, a remote-control robotic insect that flies by actually flapping its wings.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2026
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Scheffler trailed by two strokes before unleashing a 6-iron on his 18th-hole approach, leaving just 2 feet, 7 inches for an eagle putt that was slightly complicated by wind gusts flapping his navy pants.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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By whipping or rapidly spinning fresh citrus juice, bartenders introduce air into the liquid, creating a thicker texture without adding additional ingredients.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Scheffler began the final day eight shots behind and was 7 under through seven holes before the wind began whipping.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Switching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switching. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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