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as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
when the other team unexpectedly offered to hand over its top pitcher for our star shortstop, our coach agreed to the trade
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2
as in craft
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
a youth eager to learn the trade of cabinetmaking
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3
as in profession
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
writing is my trade
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as in commerce
the buying and selling of goods especially on a large scale and between different places
a bill regulating trade with that country
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as in sale
the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price
the trade of all of her holdings in the company just before the stock plunged in value immediately aroused suspicions
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as in to deal
to carry on the business of buying and selling goods or other property
the U.S. agreed to trade with China
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Recent Examples of trade
Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Notably, Lionsgate often makes the trade of recouping some production costs via foreign pre-sales, which helps limit its financial exposure while putting a lower ceiling on profit upside.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 7 June 2025
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Tesla trades at 150 times profit estimates, a steep premium to other Big Tech stocks such as Nvidia.
—Chris Kirkham, USA Today, 7 June 2025
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Noun
Getting a better infielder before next month’s trade deadline should be a priority for the Yankees.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Notably, Lionsgate often makes the trade of recouping some production costs via foreign pre-sales, which helps limit its financial exposure while putting a lower ceiling on profit upside.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 7 June 2025
Verb
As for Chicago, the Sky haven't taken much of a leap forward this year despite trading the No. 3 pick to the Mystics in a win-now move to acquire Ariel Atkins.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Tesla trades at 150 times profit estimates, a steep premium to other Big Tech stocks such as Nvidia.
—Chris Kirkham, USA Today, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trade
Noun
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During the exchange, the rival pulled a gun and fired, striking the victim in the head, cops said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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There were some character concerns with Pickens in Pittsburgh, which impacted the May trade that saw Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round pick sent to Dallas in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Noun
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What did the patterns symbolize and what variations of the craft existed in different regions?—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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This isn't helped by the fact that as the craft approaches the Sun it's subjected to temperatures as high as 500 °C (932 °F) and has to endure periodic communications blackouts with Mission Control in Darmstadt, Germany.—
David Szondy
June 15,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Platforms like Stan empower freelancers from all kinds of professions and niches to monetize their expertise and diversify their business in new ways.—
Chelsea Tobin,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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First described by David Dunning and Justin Kruger in 1999, the phenomenon is observed across various professions and fields of study.—
Robert Pearl,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2025
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The analyst projected a $50 billion gross merchandise value, or GMV, opportunity for agentic commerce by 2030, with roughly 30% growth annually between now and then.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Best Shake Alternative: Chobani Complete Protein Mixed Berry Vanilla Yogurt Drink SELF’s commerce writer, Jessica Kasparian, was pleasantly surprised by how tasty this Greek yogurt drink was.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Grab it on sale for just $15 now, and consider stocking up on refills to get you through the rest of the summer.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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By May 2011, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game had taken over management of wolves in Idaho, and put wolf hunting tags up for sale.—
Clark Corbin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2025
Verb
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After his release from jail, Fafara tried several jobs but eventually returned to dealing drugs.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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To comply with those rules, any provision needs to deal primarily with the federal budget and not government policy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
Verb
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More prisoners were swapped Monday in a staggered process taking place over coming days, Zelensky and the Russian Defense Ministry announced, though neither side said how many.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The flavor mingles well with the typical ingredients of mayonnaise and mustard, but if your recipe already contains vinegar, consider swapping it out for pickle juice instead.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Bojack producer Lisa Hanawalt is the supervising producer and designed the series’ original art.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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His incredibly detailed lithographic art, often of the surgical theater, greeted everyone who stepped through his office doors.—
CHRISTINA MAYO,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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“Trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trade. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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