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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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as in craft
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
a youth eager to learn the trade of cabinetmaking
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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
Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Andrei Kuzmenko, who the Kings acquired from the Flyers at last season’s trade deadline, appeared to score a goal that would have extended the Los Angeles lead to 3-0 in the first period, but the Flyers challenged that the play was offside, and after review the goal came off the board.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Philippe Bolopion, Time, 1 Feb. 2026
Schroder, 32, has now been traded eight times in his career.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
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Noun
With hindsight, moving Minten feels like a mistake, especially considering there was a first-round pick included in the trade for Carlo.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Andrei Kuzmenko, who the Kings acquired from the Flyers at last season’s trade deadline, appeared to score a goal that would have extended the Los Angeles lead to 3-0 in the first period, but the Flyers challenged that the play was offside, and after review the goal came off the board.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
Universities and law firms should refuse coercive deals that trade independence for short-term safety.
—Philippe Bolopion, Time, 1 Feb. 2026
Schroder, 32, has now been traded eight times in his career.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trade
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The ceasefire's initial phase focused on hostage exchanges, increased humanitarian aid and a limited Israeli pullback.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Those typically belong to small companies that don’t meet the listing requirements for a major exchange, although some big-name international stocks can also be listed in the OTC market.—
The Motley Fool,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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There's also a vital element of resource management that plays a role in every encounter, forcing players to juggle power distribution between shields, weapons, and engines while also managing heat levels within their craft.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Dalia Rawson, now the executive director of New Ballet in San Jose, spent decades training and refining her craft as a ballet dancer, and says that after rehearsing for weeks on end with the other members of her company, something special happened.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The median annual income expected for STEM professions over the next ten years is more than $100,000.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Diane Lane as Lorena Wood is another tried-and-true western figure, a femme de joie looking to put her profession behind her.—
Miles Beller,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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He has also been charged with transportation of a firearm & ammunition in interstate commerce with the intent to commit a felony, a federal crime.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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If perfume is to survive as culture — not just commerce — the bottle must once again become the anchor.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
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Mexico has amended its constitution to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes and vapes.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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The skyscraper known as the Graffiti Towers — officially the Oceanwide Plaza development — has reached a bankruptcy exit agreement that paves the way for a potential sale, court records show.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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And there was smoke to that fire, with ESPN reporting that if Giannis is not dealt, he might be held out the balance of the season to enhance the Bucks’ lottery position.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Golden State Warriors found their dependable big man by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from Atlanta and granted forward Jonathan Kuminga his wish to be traded while also dealing guard Buddy Hield to the Hawks, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The two sides agreed to swap 314 prisoners in the first such exchange in five months, Steve Witkoff said in a post on X on Thursday.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Will more Charlotte travelers swap airport lots for ride shares?—
Chase Jordan
February 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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If Proust was eager to differentiate between art and life, this was in part because of the cautionary tale of a literary contemporary who had played fast and loose with that distinction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Roan also used her body as a canvas for art with temporary tattoos in the same tone as her dress.—
Pamela Vázquez,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trade. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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