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
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Waller is coming out of retirement to play for the Miami Dolphins, who made a trade with the New York Giants to get him in the building before training camp, according to multiple reports Tuesday.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 4 July 2025
On one hand, good enough to possibly be traded for Durant.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2025
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Noun
After the trade that sent Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers resulted in a pay increase for the star cornerback, rumors have started rumbling about a possible Watt trade.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Waller is coming out of retirement to play for the Miami Dolphins, who made a trade with the New York Giants to get him in the building before training camp, according to multiple reports Tuesday.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
Maddux finished his career with L.A. – alongside the rookie Kershaw in 2008 – and Pedro Martinez started his career with the Dodgers before being traded to Montreal for Delino DeShields after the 1993 season.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 4 July 2025
On one hand, good enough to possibly be traded for Durant.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trade
Noun
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Both exchanges happened in front of witnesses, including a husband of one of the women, according to the letter.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 July 2025
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The scam began with a message, then a friendly exchange.—
Myles Miller Bloomberg News,
arkansasonline.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Kids can enjoy a magic show starring Christopher T. Magician and participate in various crafts and activities.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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Featuring knit and crochet items, baby quilts, floral arrangements, jewelry and wooden crafts.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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Moreover, his commitment to the sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship demonstrates respect for a key tenet of the profession of medicine.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Any profession can corrupt its practitioners — and arts critics are no exception.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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Conducting or participating in the conduct through a pattern of racketeering activity of such affairs of an enterprise affecting interstate commerce.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Those dignitaries included the governor of Telangana, the mayor of Hyderabad, members of Parliament, the minister of state for commerce and industry and the state minister of information technology.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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The sales event begins at 12 a.m. PDT/3 a.m. EDT on July 8.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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Best Target Circle Week Shoe Deals Searching for comfortable sandals and sneakers on sale at Target?—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
Verb
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The Bulls have already tried to deal Vučević to the Warriors once in a trade deadline deal that was smothered, in part, by the Jimmy Butler move with the Miami Heat.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Is Marchand officially moved on after being dealt last season?—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
Verb
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In addition to their morning banter, Ripa and Consuelos are now for swapping sweet messages on social media.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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The series, currently filming in Singapore and Bangkok, follows two women who mysteriously swap souls after a car accident.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Biographer Robin Givhan talks about how Virgil Abloh, the dynamic, game-changing subject of her latest work, broke barriers, changed paradigms, and reshaped the worlds of fashion and art, with a special nod to the role of Black music and themes of freedom and joy.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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Additionally, stoneware pans, especially bundt pans, double as pieces of art.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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“Trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trade. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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