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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
Thomas and Immenschuh believe in continuously switching up the merchandise so returning customers always have something new to find and to attract new shoppers.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Lower-wage workers still see the biggest gains with switching jobs, even though pay increases for Gen Z hoppers have declined by 20% since Q1 2022.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Most durable businesses are protected by network effects, switching costs, or regulatory barriers — advantages that can be modeled and sometimes replicated.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The series will continue to air new episodes throughout the summer before switching to reruns upon its conclusion in the fall.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
Those who typically work from home, use alternative transit or are retired could see savings by switching to a pay-per-mile car insurance program.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 28 May 2026
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.
—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
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
Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Lower-wage workers still see the biggest gains with switching jobs, even though pay increases for Gen Z hoppers have declined by 20% since Q1 2022.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Most durable businesses are protected by network effects, switching costs, or regulatory barriers — advantages that can be modeled and sometimes replicated.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The series will continue to air new episodes throughout the summer before switching to reruns upon its conclusion in the fall.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
Those who typically work from home, use alternative transit or are retired could see savings by switching to a pay-per-mile car insurance program.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 28 May 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for switching
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Still, analysts say the sector is expanding quickly as governments introduce cleaner transport policies and startups develop business models tailored to local markets, including battery-swapping systems that reduce charging times and upfront vehicle costs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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And travelers — especially younger ones — are quietly walking away from both, swapping their own homes with strangers instead of paying nightly rates that rival a mortgage payment.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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Kamara found it a couple of hours before kick-off when flicking through a copy of the matchday programme.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
23 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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Howard’s eagle eyes spotted so many animals hiding in the bush and from great distances.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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However, the Knicks have done a good job of hiding him.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Washington can play at least a small role in reversing negative health trends by providing services to those who may otherwise be unable to afford and access health care or food.—
Sam Raus,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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Four years later, an overwhelming majority of California voters approved Proposition 36, reversing a 2014 change that had commuted some nonviolent felonies to misdemeanors.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
29 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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After exchanging blows, the youngster raced on to a Djokovic drop shot before exquisitely returning with a faint backhand of his own, leaving his opponent with his hands on his knees in disbelief.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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The couple ultimately wed in 1975, after exchanging informal, private vows at the top of the Eiffel Tower a few weeks earlier.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The fathers, faces ruddy, prayed in Latin for her soul, black robes flapping in the wind.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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There is a whole class of flying machine known as Ornithopters with flapping wings, most of which have been notably unsuccessful.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Throughout the record, the image of Petras’ life in freefall recurs, giving the record a sense of hair-whipping freedom and heart-stopping urgency.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
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In baseball news, Screencaps the III got his very first legitimate hit of the season by lacing one over the second baseman's head last night with winds whipping 20-25 mph off Lake Erie.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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“Switching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switching. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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