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as in exchanges
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 crafts
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
a youth eager to learn the trade of cabinetmaking
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3
as in professions
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
writing is my trade
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as in sales
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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1
as in deals
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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2
as in swaps
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 trades
Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
It must be noted that volume, which includes trades involving institutional market makers and over-counts each individual’s risk, is not interchangeable with traditional sportsbook handle.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Rowe said he has been most struck by the math each year where for every five people who leave the skilled trades industry, only two new people enter to replace them.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Through it all, the Hurricanes’ front office — through trades completed and attempted — provided its own version of an answer.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
To promote the store, Carhartt will continue to lean into its Made Possible campaign that celebrates those in the skilled trades.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Those at risk of having to find new roles include operations and support staff who mainly deal in rote processes like setting up accounts, fraud detection or settling trades.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Don't miss these So many of the 2025 Milwaukee Brewers were acquired in shrewd trades.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
With more than 40 million Americans still paying off their student loans, college degrees do not always lead to higher pay or a lucrative career, calling some to question whether blue-collar jobs and trades can provide a more confident financial future for Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Spirit Halloween trades iconic character names for more generic ones.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Luca Guadagnino) Guadagnino’s second entry on the list trades the Italian countryside for 1950s Mexico City.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 25 Sep. 2025
Shares of Molson Coors, which trades under the ticker TAP, were around $47 when the company left Denver for Chicago.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
With a current market cap near $60 million but $300 million in new capital to deploy into Solana, BREA trades at a sharp discount to its potential crypto holdings value.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Their contempt for freedom and social order trades the politics of reason and persuasion—Charlie's life's work—for the false politics of violence and murder.
—Brooke L. Rollins, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Why Folly Beach Waters Are A Dolphin Hotspot Just 12 miles south of Charleston’s regality and refinement, Folly Beach trades cobblestone streets for sandy banks.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Black Rabbit’s second episode trades the introductory flash-forward for a classic flashback, set in motion by a slightly less unkempt Vince, now sporting a mullet and handlebar mustache in place of his twitchy Manson look from the present timeline.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
In his public appearances, Farley has lamented the shortage of young Americans entering the skilled trades, a concern echoed by many business leaders and economists.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
It must be noted that volume, which includes trades involving institutional market makers and over-counts each individual’s risk, is not interchangeable with traditional sportsbook handle.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Rowe said he has been most struck by the math each year where for every five people who leave the skilled trades industry, only two new people enter to replace them.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Through it all, the Hurricanes’ front office — through trades completed and attempted — provided its own version of an answer.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
To promote the store, Carhartt will continue to lean into its Made Possible campaign that celebrates those in the skilled trades.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Those at risk of having to find new roles include operations and support staff who mainly deal in rote processes like setting up accounts, fraud detection or settling trades.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Don't miss these So many of the 2025 Milwaukee Brewers were acquired in shrewd trades.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
With more than 40 million Americans still paying off their student loans, college degrees do not always lead to higher pay or a lucrative career, calling some to question whether blue-collar jobs and trades can provide a more confident financial future for Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
The market still trades as if the pros don’t feel exposed enough to stocks, and strategists have had to pursue the index higher after the springtime confidence crash reversed faster than expected.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Spirit Halloween trades iconic character names for more generic ones.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Luca Guadagnino) Guadagnino’s second entry on the list trades the Italian countryside for 1950s Mexico City.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 25 Sep. 2025
Shares of Molson Coors, which trades under the ticker TAP, were around $47 when the company left Denver for Chicago.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
With a current market cap near $60 million but $300 million in new capital to deploy into Solana, BREA trades at a sharp discount to its potential crypto holdings value.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Their contempt for freedom and social order trades the politics of reason and persuasion—Charlie's life's work—for the false politics of violence and murder.
—Brooke L. Rollins, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Why Folly Beach Waters Are A Dolphin Hotspot Just 12 miles south of Charleston’s regality and refinement, Folly Beach trades cobblestone streets for sandy banks.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Black Rabbit’s second episode trades the introductory flash-forward for a classic flashback, set in motion by a slightly less unkempt Vince, now sporting a mullet and handlebar mustache in place of his twitchy Manson look from the present timeline.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trades
Noun
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The exchanges have included headline-making ripostes from Christian Pulisic and his entourage.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Throughout its journey through Scorpio, Mercury will interact with several planets, which will continue to influence our conversations and exchanges.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their traditional crafts become a global fashion sensation, transforming rural lives and defying norms.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Even tiny hands can make these adorable crafts—with supervision from a caregiver, of course.—
Ellen Sturm Niz,
Parents,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Called GDPval, the benchmark evaluates leading AI models on real-world tasks, curated by experts from across 44 different professions, representing nine different sectors of the economy.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Those on-demand, realistic substitutes could potentially expedite training for healthcare professions.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Scores of employees put their houses on the market at once, causing prices to drop and sales to slow.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Doyle Davis, co-owner of Grimey's New & Preloved Music in East Nashville, told The Tennessean in 2024 that each version purchased counts toward physical music sales.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Shop knickknacks, pillow covers, lights, and more of the best Halloween decor deals for up to 57 percent off now.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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In a book that deals so intensely with the manipulation of ideas and emotions, this transparency is an intense relief.—
Book Marks
September 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hoping to teach Arj a lesson about coming to terms with his own life, the well-meaning but naive Gabriel swaps Arj's life with that of Jeff's (Seth Rogen), a wealthy venture capitalist living large in a ritzy home high above the hills.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Gabriel swaps Arj and Jeff’s circumstances to show him that money alone won’t solve all his problems.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Head to the Museum of the Cherokee People to explore exhibits that chronicle the history, heritage, and arts of the region’s earliest inhabitants.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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The parents of Krysta Tsukahara allege that the company that helped Elon Musk become the world’s richest man knew about the flaw for years and could have moved fast to fix the problem but did not, leaving the 19-year-old arts student trapped amid flames and smoke that eventually killed her.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While the mix of occupations has shifted slightly in the past years, the authors stress that this change is still well within historical norms.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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The federal law signed in July allows workers in certain occupations to deduct up to $25,000 in tips from the income reported on their tax filings.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Trades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trades. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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