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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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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
Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
The Florida Panthers acquired the defenseman at the trade deadline, getting him from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for goaltender Spencer Knight and a first-round pick, and knew Jones was going to be a key contributor on what eventually became a second consecutive Stanley Cup championship run.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Paltrow shook up the look with her bottoms, trading traditional slacks for a pair of belted capris that fell just below the knee.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The trade group shared a petition, signed by more than 2,300 models, calling on the industry and the government to recognize workers’ right to make decisions related to their own privacy and their own likeness.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
The Florida Panthers acquired the defenseman at the trade deadline, getting him from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for goaltender Spencer Knight and a first-round pick, and knew Jones was going to be a key contributor on what eventually became a second consecutive Stanley Cup championship run.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
Jrue Holiday was traded to the Blazers, while Kristaps Porziņģis was sent to the Hawks.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Paltrow shook up the look with her bottoms, trading traditional slacks for a pair of belted capris that fell just below the knee.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trade
Noun
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The exchange between Homan and the FBI agents was recorded, according to multiple news reports.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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In exchange for the benefits, the Midway Rising team will be granted special rights, including the ability to construct the low-income housing units at any time within the project’s phasing plan, so long as certain conditions are met.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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The organization takes care of the back-end logistics, from payroll and setting tuition to lobbying state legislators and navigating local zoning laws, freeing educators to concentrate on their craft.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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The piece filled both a madrasa and a caravanserai, placing ancient craft next to modern technology.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For context he’s been in this profession for 23 years and is 46 [years] old.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Those on-demand, realistic substitutes could potentially expedite training for healthcare professions.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Contributing factors include the rising popularity of specific segments (such as sportswear and comfortable clothing), changing consumer habits, social media influence, increasing disposable incomes, and the growth of online commerce.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, the re-commerce platform reclaimed or extended approximately 21,000 units of clothing and resold 8,000 units, serving around 5,000 consumers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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Now the abode next door is up for sale, as well.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some experts worry that visa changes could deal a victory into China’s hands, sending top talent overseas.—
Ashley Capoot,Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Shop deals from compact models for everyday drivers to heavy-duty options for trucks and diesel engines.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Others swapped their own horror stories of letters and packages arriving months—or even years—after being sent.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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By swapping out a handful of amino acids at the base of the antibody stem—called the YTE mutation—the researchers extended the half-life from approximately 20 days for palivizumab to around 70 days for the D25 antibody.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Biennale, staged in these same spaces, carried forward that mercantile energy -- but with art as its new currency.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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The five-bedroom, eight-bath property in the Pacific Palisades was originally built for Sam Simon, a co-creator of The Simpsons and an art and architecture collector.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trade. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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