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 Wizards traded for Young, a four-time All-Star point guard, in early January.
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Josh Robbins, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
As expected, shares of the shoe and athletic apparel maker briefly traded higher to above $68 immediately after the decision.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
The Bulls traded for him with the intention of investing in his future as a young playmaker.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Same-store sales fell for the first time since Chipotle became publicly traded two decades ago.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The move was expected because Hill, who played for the Chiefs from 2016-‘21 before being traded to the Dolphins, is recovering from a terrible knee injury.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
The Eagles had traded for 32-year-old Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Visa last year did a #TakeYourDriverToWorkDay event in which Hadjar and Lawson traded the cars for cubicles and participated in onboarding sessions at Visa’s London office.
—Jenna Fryer, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Last week, the Clippers traded Paul to the Toronto Raptors as part of a three-team deal that sent Ochai Agbaji to the Nets.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Josh Robbins, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
As expected, shares of the shoe and athletic apparel maker briefly traded higher to above $68 immediately after the decision.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
The Bulls traded for him with the intention of investing in his future as a young playmaker.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Same-store sales fell for the first time since Chipotle became publicly traded two decades ago.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The move was expected because Hill, who played for the Chiefs from 2016-‘21 before being traded to the Dolphins, is recovering from a terrible knee injury.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
The Eagles had traded for 32-year-old Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Visa last year did a #TakeYourDriverToWorkDay event in which Hadjar and Lawson traded the cars for cubicles and participated in onboarding sessions at Visa’s London office.
—Jenna Fryer, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Last week, the Clippers traded Paul to the Toronto Raptors as part of a three-team deal that sent Ochai Agbaji to the Nets.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traded
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Powell played three-plus seasons with the Clippers before being dealt to the Heat in July.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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Their best bet is to play the hand they were dealt.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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A couple of hours later, the hatches swung open and the seven space travelers hugged and exchanged exuberant high fives.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Hallmark says approximately 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged on the holiday (not including those prepackaged valentines exchanged in elementary school classrooms).—
Katey Psencik,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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With house‑inspired production and a darker, more experimental sound, the mini-album — which sold more than half a million copies in four days — hinted at the group’s creative ambition.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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In that range, the sale has the potential to become one of the biggest in NFL history, after the Washington Commanders sold for roughly $6 billion in 2023.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Due to yogurt’s many amazing qualities and versatility, plain yogurt can be substituted for milk in cake and muffin recipes, swapped for sour cream with baked potatoes, and substituted for mayonnaise in salad dressing.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
15 Feb. 2026
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The base spirit can change to bourbon, or scotch, or another aged spirit, while the vermouth can be swapped or split with another liqueur to change the experience entirely.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Unlike their peers in other major leagues, NBA players can invest in sports gambling companies and advertise for them, a right negotiated in the 2023 collective bargaining agreement.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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In recent weeks, Baker McKenzie, a white-shoe law firm, axed 700 employees, Salesforce sacked hundreds of workers, and the auditing firm KPMG negotiated lower fees with its own auditor.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
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Mop Tile Floors In a pinch, shampoo can be substituted for floor cleaner.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Due to yogurt’s many amazing qualities and versatility, plain yogurt can be substituted for milk in cake and muffin recipes, swapped for sour cream with baked potatoes, and substituted for mayonnaise in salad dressing.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
15 Feb. 2026
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A couple from Texas visiting my mom’s church changed everything.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, Earth’s properties have changed dramatically over the course of its inhabited history, and will likely change further as life on our world continues to evolve.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Feb. 2026
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