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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, 24 Jan. 2026
On average, all that energy flow has balanced out, giving us what appears to be a stable and relatively hospitable climate for stuff like wide spread agriculture, global trade and all the other stuff of modern society.
—Adam Frank, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Dianna Singh, Allure, 8 Jan. 2026
The Sharks and Kings, after a scoreless first period, traded goals in the second period.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
With an extension then unlikely, Marner was asked to waive his no-movement clause ahead of the 2025 trade deadline to accept a trade to the Carolina Hurricanes.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
On average, all that energy flow has balanced out, giving us what appears to be a stable and relatively hospitable climate for stuff like wide spread agriculture, global trade and all the other stuff of modern society.
—Adam Frank, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
Longtime devotees will also notice that the original frosted bottle has been traded for a shinier, sleeker version, though the sizes on offer (30ml and 18ml) and pricing ($69 and $48, respectively) remain the same.
—Dianna Singh, Allure, 8 Jan. 2026
The Sharks and Kings, after a scoreless first period, traded goals in the second period.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trade
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The House Oversight Committee’s first hearing on the Minnesota fraud scandal was complete with lawmakers pointing fingers and exchanging barbs in heated exchanges.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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His son looks just as focused, especially after the two exchange words.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Anti-ICE sentiment is also being incorporated in various crafts, appearing in cross-stitch patterns, felted brooches and beaded bracelets.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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The event will feature craft brews, gourmet bites, live auction and nostalgic carnival games to raise money to help community members in need get food.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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In other professions, particularly those involving complex judgment or interpersonal interaction, AI is more often used to strip away routine tasks, leaving workers to focus on higher-value work.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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But since the explosion of the PC (and then the internet, the Cloud, social media, and so on), most professions have undergone a digital rebrand—instead of disappearing altogether.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
20 Jan. 2026
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Steam power, railroads, electricity, and mass production reorganized industries, labor, and commerce.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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For ByteDance, social commerce is also a global business.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The latest numbers from Denver's Metro Association of Realtors shows the median sales prices in the Denver area is down 2%.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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In the midst of a contentious sale to Netflix, the 102-year-old studio had its best Oscar nominations mornings ever, with 33 total nods.—
JAKE COYLE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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Media executives have been gearing up for AI to deal the journalism industry a fatal blow as the advent of the tech has left devastating holes in web traffic.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
22 Jan. 2026
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Viel played 10 games with Boston before being dealt to the Ducks last Friday.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sessions can be extended simply by swapping rechargeable power packs.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Instead, opt for leaner cuts of meat like pork tenderloin, beef sirloin, and skinless chicken breasts or thighs; swap out meat for other proteins like legumes and fish; and use vegetable oils (like olive) rather than solid fats (butter) when cooking.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
22 Jan. 2026
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Renovations concluding in 2026 First Ward Creative Arts The conversion of the former First Ward Elementary in uptown to a full-magnet arts middle school, serving grades 6-8, has already begun.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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If nothing changes, the Hispanic arts industry in Arkansas could be threatened, both musicians agreed.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trade. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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