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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
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The Bulls pulled the trigger on four trades between Saturday and Wednesday, picking up five second-round draft picks and three new guards while parting ways with Coby White, Nikola Vučević and Kevin Huerter.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Thus, monitoring how far MSFT trades relative to its 200-DMA now will be important.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Such possibilities included being utilized in possible trades for Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo or Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The Cavaliers began the week well above the second apron but have come to within about $4 million of that threshold after trades for James Harden, Keon Ellis and Dennis Schröder.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Those trades were with the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys, both of whom missed the playoffs.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The data included not only tax returns but also investment details, stock trades, gambling winnings, audit determinations, and other financial information.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Internationally, Polymarket uses an independent cryptocurrency exchange called Polygon to execute trades.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The five-unit Contractor’s Plaza has operated successfully as a commercial condo operation geared toward small contractors and trades businesses, and his Rotundo Developers LLC is headquartered there.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Once a team trades draft capital to acquire or retain a star, those picks become sunk costs.
—Spencer Harrison, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
On Friday, the token posted a modest rebound and now trades at around $82,290, according to data from Binance.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
After Thursday's meltdown, ServiceNow trades at just under 28 times forward earnings.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Apple still trades at a premium valuation of over 31 times 2026 earnings, but that multiple has compressed as AI enthusiasm shifted to competitors.
—Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
And a post-June 1 cut isn’t realistic unless Miami keeps Fitzpatrick and trades Tagovailoa, thus making available a second June 1 designation to potentially use with Chubb.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Alan Vega continues Suicide’s interest in minimalist instrumentation and linear structures, but trades Rev’s avant-garde electronics for Hawk’s more digestible, Eddie Cochran-esque guitar.
—Alastair Shuttleworth, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket earn revenue by taking fees on trades, meaning profitability depends less on how many people sign up than on how much—and how often—those users trade over time.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The Bulls pulled the trigger on four trades between Saturday and Wednesday, picking up five second-round draft picks and three new guards while parting ways with Coby White, Nikola Vučević and Kevin Huerter.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Thus, monitoring how far MSFT trades relative to its 200-DMA now will be important.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Such possibilities included being utilized in possible trades for Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo or Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The Cavaliers began the week well above the second apron but have come to within about $4 million of that threshold after trades for James Harden, Keon Ellis and Dennis Schröder.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Those trades were with the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys, both of whom missed the playoffs.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The data included not only tax returns but also investment details, stock trades, gambling winnings, audit determinations, and other financial information.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Internationally, Polymarket uses an independent cryptocurrency exchange called Polygon to execute trades.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Mavericks trades - The Dallas Mavericks sent Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards as part of a massive deal including multiple players and draft picks.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The five-unit Contractor’s Plaza has operated successfully as a commercial condo operation geared toward small contractors and trades businesses, and his Rotundo Developers LLC is headquartered there.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Once a team trades draft capital to acquire or retain a star, those picks become sunk costs.
—Spencer Harrison, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
On Friday, the token posted a modest rebound and now trades at around $82,290, according to data from Binance.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
After Thursday's meltdown, ServiceNow trades at just under 28 times forward earnings.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Apple still trades at a premium valuation of over 31 times 2026 earnings, but that multiple has compressed as AI enthusiasm shifted to competitors.
—Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
And a post-June 1 cut isn’t realistic unless Miami keeps Fitzpatrick and trades Tagovailoa, thus making available a second June 1 designation to potentially use with Chubb.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Alan Vega continues Suicide’s interest in minimalist instrumentation and linear structures, but trades Rev’s avant-garde electronics for Hawk’s more digestible, Eddie Cochran-esque guitar.
—Alastair Shuttleworth, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trades
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The ceasefire's initial phase focused on hostage exchanges, increased humanitarian aid and a limited Israeli pullback.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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The game had moments of testy exchanges between the clubs, the Fire in their striking red uniforms and the Law in ominous black tops.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Best Shopping Artigianato Artistico Ampezzano Cortina is home to centuries-old crafts traditions, including furniture making, deer-antler carving, and more.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
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Anti-ICE sentiment is also being incorporated in various crafts, appearing in cross-stitch patterns, felted brooches and beaded bracelets.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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One compelling example in the education space that Parker-Holder and Rivas described was allowing students to get a sense of what working in different professions might be like, such as assisting in disaster recovery.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
30 Jan. 2026
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McLaughlin said the line helps facilitate further trust between these communities and law enforcement and prosecutorial professions.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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For Big Food, the result has been slowing — or even declining — sales, followed by stock declines.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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Discoveryis the market’s platform showcasing feature films in development, promoting Nordic talents and fostering international co-production, financing and sales connections.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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Snag deals on carry-ons, sling bags, and more starting at just $22.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Fed deals frequently with the European Central Bank, Bank of Japan, Bank of England and other critical central banks on matters such as global economic stability or at times of economic turmoil.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
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Most soccer-forward of the footwear assortment is their Samba, which swaps out the Three Stripes motif for Bape’s star logo.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Except Pluribus swaps out the old strip malls and public high schools fans know for the quiet luxury of Carol Sturka’s Santa Fe-style home.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Through its school, DTH provides world-class arts education programming taught by African American and other racially diverse artists.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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In addition to fiber arts — work created primarily from natural or synthetic fibers, such as yarn, thread, and fabric — painting, drawing and pottery also help spur creativity and take time and dedication, the perfect outlet while trying to whittle down screen time.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Winter fishing off New England remains one of the world’s most dangerous occupations, with frigid temperatures, high waves and unpredictable weather.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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But new occupations and jobs arose that were greater in number.—
Michael Bernick,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Trades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trades. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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