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 headlines coming into the game centered around Packers defensive end Micah Parsons making his return to AT&T Stadium after being traded away from the Cowboys exactly one month to the day prior.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
In the 10-minute extra period, the Cowboys and Packers traded field goals before the time expired.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
But the web’s Davids had only traded one Goliath for another—corporate platforms that stood between them and their markets.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
In his first game against the team that traded him, Parsons was largely quiet.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The teams traded touchdowns throughout the absorbing contest at AT&T Stadium before heading into overtime when Brandon McManus hit a 53-yard field goal for the Packers.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Asia-Pacific stock markets traded mixed, as investors took in China’s key lending rate decision.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025
However, Jakucionis won’t be eligible to be traded for 30 days after signing his rookie contract, which can happen starting on Tuesday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Leighton Meester has traded her pumpkin spice ginger hair for another fall shade.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2025
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
In the 10-minute extra period, the Cowboys and Packers traded field goals before the time expired.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
But the web’s Davids had only traded one Goliath for another—corporate platforms that stood between them and their markets.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
In his first game against the team that traded him, Parsons was largely quiet.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The teams traded touchdowns throughout the absorbing contest at AT&T Stadium before heading into overtime when Brandon McManus hit a 53-yard field goal for the Packers.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Asia-Pacific stock markets traded mixed, as investors took in China’s key lending rate decision.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025
However, Jakucionis won’t be eligible to be traded for 30 days after signing his rookie contract, which can happen starting on Tuesday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Leighton Meester has traded her pumpkin spice ginger hair for another fall shade.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traded
Verb
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Bourque has graduated from that group, and another rising star, Logan Stankoven, was dealt last year.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the Los Angeles Rams faced the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was dealt a big hit in the third quarter — worrying fans who were watching, his wife Kelly included.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The outlet also described gifts exchanged, including a framed photograph of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 Sep. 2025
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Diggs did not draw the start at cornerback, as DaRon Bland’s return saw Diggs get exchanged out of the starting lineup instead of slot cornerback Reddy Steward.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the interim, Ludwinski sold Sister Pie goods at Eastern Market on specific dates, took special orders and offered limited items with occasional openings.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The full-service pharmacy first opened in 1962 and became well-known for its cult-favorite ice cream brand, Thrifty, which has since been sold due to the store’s bankruptcy.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Just before their latest stint on the road, the band swapped drummers with Foo Fighters, switching out Ilan Rubin for Josh Freese.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
1 Oct. 2025
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The town of Chipping Campden became a magnet for the Arts and Crafts movement in the early 1900s, after architect Charles Robert Ashbee swapped London for the countryside.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The deal was negotiated by Emily Hayward Whitlock at The Artists Partnership.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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After years of organizing, production workers on commercials have negotiated their first union contract.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This recognition has no cash value, is not transferable, and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash or any other value.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Starbucks Protein-Boosted Milk, a blend of 2% milk and premium whey protein made daily by baristas, may be substituted in any hot or iced drink where milk is part of the recipe — for example, a Latte, Macchiato or Coconutmilk Refresher.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That changed for just over two quarters.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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But that changed, and the case took a turn after two denizens of Nashville's street scene were identified as suspects.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Traded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traded. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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