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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
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Inflation — hot or not Outside of the AI trade, the market debated the implications of what appeared to be hotter-than-expected inflation data on the Fed's upcoming policy meeting.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
The teams traded runs in the third.
—Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
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Noun
Rookie first-round pick Caleb Downs and trade acquisition Dee Winters were among the defensive standouts at Tuesday’s practice, while cornerback Cobie Durant made a diving interception on the first play of 7-on-7 work against Dak Prescott.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Inflation — hot or not Outside of the AI trade, the market debated the implications of what appeared to be hotter-than-expected inflation data on the Fed's upcoming policy meeting.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Verb
This is for Bojan Bogdanovic and the five teenagers the Knicks traded to Brooklyn.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
The teams traded runs in the third.
—Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trade
Noun
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When Kelli arrives to move into Shamea’s townhouse, the exchange is fraught with what feels like subliminal messages directed at Porsha.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Amazon Chief Executive Andy Jassy was involved in those exchanges, one of the people said.—
Maggie Eastland,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Growing up watching the Food Network, Castro, 34, learned all the basics about preparing the perfect meal while honing her craft at home.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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My children still rave about The Playbarn, a play area for babies and toddlers that’s chockablock with toys, puzzles, costumes, and crafts.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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In a statement texted to the Star-Telegram before the phone call, Parker’s spokesperson said the mayor stressed that neither her husband’s firm nor his profession has any bearing on her decisions regarding matters before the City Council.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Individual firms may have certainly adopted internal standards and reporting guidelines, but the accounting profession is still playing catch up.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Rinderknecht is charged with destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and timber set afire.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Brad Bourque Brad Bourque is a tech journalist and commerce writer based out of Portland, Oregon.—
Brad Bourque,
The Verge,
17 June 2026
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The state is alleging its inspectors visited Ashlynn Marketing Group’s facility in Santee in May 2025 and found kratom powders, capsules, liquids and chewable tablets being manufactured and held for sale.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Tickets for Ye’s upcoming San Antonio concert are set to go on sale to the general public, according to Ticketmaster.—
Aaron A. Bedoya,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Feinsand and Olney specifically mentioned some of the team's most expensive players, including first baseman Rafael Devers, shortstop Willy Adames and third baseman Matt Chapman, among those the Giants are looking to deal.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Pinkas said that before the war, Iran was isolated under sanctions that choked its oil exports, dealing blows to its economy.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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For example, swap heavy coats and boots for lighter layers and store the off-season items elsewhere.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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The elaborate safety check included tightening the arms, checking the GPS system and parachute, swapping the battery, and, yes, inspecting the cargo.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
19 June 2026
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Gore is best known for Make America Great Again, her 2016 naked portrait of Trump with the paunch and solemnity of the great men of art history, adding, crucially, the tiniest of compensatory micropenises.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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Mehring said that, on the whole, the art alone represents the most significant contribution to public art in Chicago in decades.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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“Trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trade. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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