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
None have actively traded individual securities while in office.
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 16 May 2026
When those two couldn’t agree on a contract extension last summer, Jones traded Parsons to Green Bay.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
In recent years, Page has traded Silicon Valley for South Florida, joining the growing wave of billionaires flocking to Miami for its tax advantages.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
Over the course of the ceasefire announced April 16, Israel and Hezbollah have traded near daily strikes.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 15 May 2026
But then a couple of days later, I was traded.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Barrels are typically traded within the industry through individual contracts between blenders and distillers, often involving cask exchanges rather than money, or via specialist Scotch whisky brokers.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Tehran and Washington traded strikes through the crucial channel late Thursday, as both parties accused each other of firing on non-allied vessels in the Gulf.
—Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The Packers traded away two seventh-round picks to get Smack with the 216th selection.
—Steve Megargee, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 16 May 2026
When those two couldn’t agree on a contract extension last summer, Jones traded Parsons to Green Bay.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
In recent years, Page has traded Silicon Valley for South Florida, joining the growing wave of billionaires flocking to Miami for its tax advantages.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
Over the course of the ceasefire announced April 16, Israel and Hezbollah have traded near daily strikes.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 15 May 2026
But then a couple of days later, I was traded.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Barrels are typically traded within the industry through individual contracts between blenders and distillers, often involving cask exchanges rather than money, or via specialist Scotch whisky brokers.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Tehran and Washington traded strikes through the crucial channel late Thursday, as both parties accused each other of firing on non-allied vessels in the Gulf.
—Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The Packers traded away two seventh-round picks to get Smack with the 216th selection.
—Steve Megargee, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traded
Verb
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Much like Ten Hag, he’s been dealt a strange set of cards.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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After sitting out the entire 2025 season because of injury, Rodriguez was dealt from the Orioles to the Angels.—
Mike Barner,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Few words are exchanged, but Anthony’s cold response says enough about the dynamic at play.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Authorities said the relationship was uncovered in April during a school trip to South Carolina, after another student saw explicit messages exchanged between Lemon and the victim.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The more successful Bellator was sold to the Professional Fighters League, and the UFC bought Strikeforce.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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In Adidas’ final earnings call for fiscal 2025, chief executive officer Bjørn Gulden announced the Evo SL was approaching 10 million pairs sold.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The Pistons swapped the 28th pick with the Minnesota Timberwolves in what’s shaping up to be one of the deepest drafts in recent seasons.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Corden and Jones have since swapped the BBC for Apple TV with The Choir, which rolls cameras this year and sees them star as brother and sister Ben and Lisa, reunited after Ben returns home from abroad to a quiet English town.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The deal was negotiated by Jessica Russo COO, Productions & Acquisitions at VMI / Vantage Media and Danielle Gasher, CEO of Vaneast Pictures.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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The two universities negotiated a $60 million price tag.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The South Korea forward was given a guard of honour by both teams when he was substituted in the second half and received a standing ovation from the crowd.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Spain forward Nico Williams had to be substituted before halftime in Athletic Bilbao’s 1-0 loss to Valencia at home, prompting more concerns ahead of the World Cup.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Soon after leaving school, the organization Fighting Words changed that for me.—
Via Riverhead,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Cynteria’s killing — and the girl’s history of abuse — changed how child welfare workers track runaway children.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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“Traded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traded. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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