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
Noun
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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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All of these have long been part of her life due to her profession, which dates back to her graduating from the Boston University College of Fine Arts in 1983 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theater and her turns acting on soap operas like The Edge of Night and As the World Turns through the 1980s.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Love Aaron Lineweaver, who’s one of my dear friends in this profession and in life.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 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
Noun
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Hale thinks the housing market overall is a bit healthier than the low level of sales might indicate, however.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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It was acquired by the Independent Film Company for North American distribution, while AGC Studios handles international sales.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 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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Visual editing and art direction by Shoshana Gordon of ProPublica.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
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The borderline and downright beautiful stop-motion animation in this brand new 2D adventure is immediately striking, as is the sketch-like art direction.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trade. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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