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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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as in crafts
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
a youth eager to learn the trade of cabinetmaking
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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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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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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
Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Midwest states also enjoy doling out tax breaks to lure data centers, which offer meaningful construction trades jobs.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Now, the longtime aviation mechanic and CEO of Big Valley Aviation – the oldest business at Stockton Metropolitan Airport – is working to pass that knowledge on as the skilled trades industry faces a changing future.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 13 May 2026
San Francisco under Buster Posey has shown a willingness to make big trades.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
And seeing as how Tirico anchors a broadcast in which the average 30-second commercial unit costs more than $1 million, NBC Sports’ jack of all trades should probably just host the network’s May 11 presentation from his home in Ann Arbor.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Cycling groups, bird-watching meetups, intramural sports leagues and hiking clubs are all seeing similar bumps as Gen Z trades swipe culture for face-to-face connection.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Kyle Dubas and the front office made forward-thinking moves along the way that improved the team on the fly; the Stuart Skinner and Egor Chinakhov trades were prime examples.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Removing taxes from the goods, removing income tax for people in the trades, eliminating permit fees, all components of building — will increase building activity and will allow many to participate in housing development.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Tobias Burns, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Every Chinese citizen, company, and organization is directed to apply those three prohibitions to Trump’s Executive Order 13902 of January 10, 2020, and Executive Order 13846 of August 6, 2018, which sanction any individual or firm that trades with the Iranian regime.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Now trades again will matter, will have to matter.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Some critics argue that the clean energy transition simply trades one dependency for another, shifting reliance from fossil fuels controlled by unstable actors to supply chains heavily concentrated in China.
—Jennifer Granholm, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Recorded at Glendale’s UHF Studio, Davis worked closely with producer-bassist Dan Horne and guitarist John Lee Shannon, inaugurating a new songwriting partnership—one that trades the solitary melancholia of her earlier albums for something more open-ended and conversational.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
If the Heat trades Ware this offseason, or if team brass decides that Adebayo needs a different power rotation player alongside him and Ware coming off the bench, Miami will have options in free agency.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
However, if Dallas trades back or finds a way to gain a second-round pick, several of these players would be in play.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
The Schwab Teen Investor Account has no account minimum or maintenance fees, as well as offers $0 commissions on online stock and ETF trades.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Midwest states also enjoy doling out tax breaks to lure data centers, which offer meaningful construction trades jobs.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Now, the longtime aviation mechanic and CEO of Big Valley Aviation – the oldest business at Stockton Metropolitan Airport – is working to pass that knowledge on as the skilled trades industry faces a changing future.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 13 May 2026
San Francisco under Buster Posey has shown a willingness to make big trades.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
And seeing as how Tirico anchors a broadcast in which the average 30-second commercial unit costs more than $1 million, NBC Sports’ jack of all trades should probably just host the network’s May 11 presentation from his home in Ann Arbor.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Cycling groups, bird-watching meetups, intramural sports leagues and hiking clubs are all seeing similar bumps as Gen Z trades swipe culture for face-to-face connection.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Kyle Dubas and the front office made forward-thinking moves along the way that improved the team on the fly; the Stuart Skinner and Egor Chinakhov trades were prime examples.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Removing taxes from the goods, removing income tax for people in the trades, eliminating permit fees, all components of building — will increase building activity and will allow many to participate in housing development.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Verb
Some analysts say Nvidia trades more like a sector than a stock.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Every Chinese citizen, company, and organization is directed to apply those three prohibitions to Trump’s Executive Order 13902 of January 10, 2020, and Executive Order 13846 of August 6, 2018, which sanction any individual or firm that trades with the Iranian regime.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Now trades again will matter, will have to matter.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Some critics argue that the clean energy transition simply trades one dependency for another, shifting reliance from fossil fuels controlled by unstable actors to supply chains heavily concentrated in China.
—Jennifer Granholm, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Recorded at Glendale’s UHF Studio, Davis worked closely with producer-bassist Dan Horne and guitarist John Lee Shannon, inaugurating a new songwriting partnership—one that trades the solitary melancholia of her earlier albums for something more open-ended and conversational.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
If the Heat trades Ware this offseason, or if team brass decides that Adebayo needs a different power rotation player alongside him and Ware coming off the bench, Miami will have options in free agency.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
However, if Dallas trades back or finds a way to gain a second-round pick, several of these players would be in play.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trades
Noun
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While others have been freed in high-profile prisoner exchanges, Olga, a Russian citizen who was arrested on during a trip to help her sister through cancer treatment, remains behind bars.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 6th House and trines Venus in Gemini, making routines and helpful exchanges flow smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Nick Baird, the Park District’s director of recreation, was among the staff members assisting at program tables, which offered crafts and education.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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The 15-year-old enjoys crafts, as well as staying active through sports like softball, volleyball and track.—
The Star
May 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
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In contrast, the licensing bodies governing dozens of other professions in California, including doctors, nurses, police officers and lawyers, make the reasons that disciplinary actions were imposed easily accessible on their websites.—
Holly McDede,
ProPublica,
12 May 2026
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For many, this may create an entry point into professions that might otherwise feel out of reach, especially for those balancing financial responsibilities or family commitments.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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County voters have overwhelmingly approved sales-tax increases to fund Metro projects.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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The prices in the list below concern residential real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of March 30, even if the property may have been sold earlier.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The Supreme Court deals a blow to the Voting Rights Act.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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Also deals on cocktails, beers, wine and well drinks.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tom Holland swaps his padel for a HexClad pan while hosting his 2nd Annual Bero Padel Classic on April 29 in Los Angeles.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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The Philips 1000 Series Touchscreen Key-free Electronic Deadbolt swaps a standard deadbolt with no wiring required.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To avoid beach-season traffic, a trip during these magic pockets offer mild (and less-sticky) weather for biking and bay walks, arts festivals, and a walkable downtown with ample shopping, dining, and historic homes.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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The budget the mayor proposed last month included cuts to several services, including $11 million from arts and culture and reductions to funding for parks, libraries and youth services.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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This list compiles some of the odd jobs and mundane occupations of famous scribes.—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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Exemptions were made for people with certain occupations.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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“Trades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trades. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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