1
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
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Right before the final game of the first week of the 2025 NFL season, a trade was announced.
—Matt Wadleigh, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Holly Yan, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
In other individual stock news, shares of Klarna are expected to begin trading today after shares were priced at $40 in their Initial Public Offering (IPO).
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The administration, concerned about trade negotiations with Beijing, waved Lai off.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Right before the final game of the first week of the 2025 NFL season, a trade was announced.
—Matt Wadleigh, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Democratic and Republican leaders have traded barbs over whom or what is to blame in this case — and for violence nationwide.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
In other individual stock news, shares of Klarna are expected to begin trading today after shares were priced at $40 in their Initial Public Offering (IPO).
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trade
Noun
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Residents of the apartment complex described 40 to 60 gunshots during the exchange of gunfire.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Sep. 2025
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China’s growing interest in winter sports has opened new space its sports and tourism exchanges with countries where skiing is popular.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 142 drones into the country overnight into Monday morning, of which around 100 were Shahed strike drones and the rest decoy craft.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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HoneyBee Sage's signature brewed teas and alcohol-free craft cocktails will be available.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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According to a news release, the annual award honors and recognizes teachers who exemplify excellence in their profession as well as those who leave a lasting positive impact on their students.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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His jubilation that a serial killer might be loose in town is a familiar, and perhaps accurate, journalistic trope—bad for the world; good for the media—but not one that reflects well on the profession.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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Again, as new car sales in Europe are expected to decline, the industry’s growth will increasingly come from lifetime value—whether through connected services, feature upgrades or in-car commerce that extends the customer relationship.—
Hans Kristian Aas,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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And honestly, because art is often tied in with commerce, commodification and fame, saying this can sound privileged, but art can be very necessary for people.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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According to county data, average home sale prices have increased dramatically in recent years as more and more people move to Platte County — from over $315,000 in 2019 to over $441,000 in 2023, a nearly 40% overall increase in the average home sale price.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Year-round book sales ended in 2025 due to stocking costs.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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South Africa Takes Control Early Nigeria were dealt an early blow when full-back Ola Aina limped off just seven minutes into the contest, forcing head coach Éric Chelle into an unplanned change.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Overnight, China’s budding rights-defense movement was dealt a fatal blow — and with it, the Yangs’ case.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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In a key change with the new product range, the Silicon Valley giant swapped the mid-tier iPhone Plus model for the iPhone Air – which the company touts as its thinnest iPhone ever.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Donors could still swap their indirect support for political favors, the court said.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The look quickly spread to Instagram and Pinterest boards, becoming a favorite among renters and homeowners who wanted to hang functional art pieces.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The gathering will bring together local groups, including CRS, Epic Partners and Coach Core, alongside stakeholders and funders, to highlight their work tackling youth violence and supporting young people through outreach, sports and creative arts.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trade. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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