1
as in dealt
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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as in exchanged
to give up (something) and take something else in return
I'll trade my chocolate chip cookie for your bag of chips
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Recent Examples of traded
The latest truce agreement was reached after the two sides traded deadly fire on Friday, imperiling negotiations to reach a final peace deal between the United States and Iran.
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Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
Bucks ownership has confirmed Giannis will either sign an extension or be traded, with a decision expected before the draft.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Could Antetokounmpo really hit free agency in 2027 if he’s not traded to the Heat?
—Anthony Chiang
june 19, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander, 43, gets the ball Sunday in his first start in Detroit as a Tiger since he was traded to Houston Astros in 2017.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
From serving fast balls to serving up fast food, Pirates players traded the dugout for Sheetz on Friday.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The first are traditional sovereign bonds and can be freely traded between investors on ‘secondary’ markets.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Roughly 16 million shares changed hands in post-market trading, adding to the 500-pus million shares traded during the day.
—Ashley Capoot,cj Haddad,samantha Subin,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
Bucks ownership has confirmed Giannis will either sign an extension or be traded, with a decision expected before the draft.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Could Antetokounmpo really hit free agency in 2027 if he’s not traded to the Heat?
—Anthony Chiang
june 19, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander, 43, gets the ball Sunday in his first start in Detroit as a Tiger since he was traded to Houston Astros in 2017.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
From serving fast balls to serving up fast food, Pirates players traded the dugout for Sheetz on Friday.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The first are traditional sovereign bonds and can be freely traded between investors on ‘secondary’ markets.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Roughly 16 million shares changed hands in post-market trading, adding to the 500-pus million shares traded during the day.
—Ashley Capoot,cj Haddad,samantha Subin,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traded
Verb
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The chances for a longer-term deal would increase if Giannis is acquired (and Tyler Herro therefore is dealt).—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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In the wake of her loss, Dion was dealt another blow when she was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS), a rare and painful autoimmune and neurological disorder.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Almiron and Mulder exchanged words following a foul near midfield.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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The infraction came during first-half stoppage time in the Group D match when Almiron and Mert Mulder exchanged words following a foul near midfield.—
Ryan Morik OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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In May, two of Lan’s Hermes handbags were sold via online auction, fetching about $539,000.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The Wall Street Journal reported that 30-second ad spots during hydration breaks were being sold for approximately $200,000.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
Verb
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To further disguise his actions, Stopford swapped identities with an unrelated American who shared his last name on his way back to England.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
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Companies have swapped the motor but have not redesigned the factory.—
Dave Grow,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Again, this could be negotiated.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Other issues to be negotiated in a final deal, according to the framework, are how to monitor implementation and future compliance.—
Deepa Shivaram,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Raphina signaled for Brazil's medical team to take a look at him at the 39-minute-mark and was substituted off in favor of Rayan quickly.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Captain Luka Modric, now 40, was substituted before the hour mark and has less influence on games these days.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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From the ground and the air, however, little appeared to have changed Monday morning.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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His generation of American soccer players changed the sport in this country, and its perception abroad.—
Mac Engel
June 22,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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“Traded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traded. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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