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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
Matt Schooley, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Where the former leans creamy and gourmand, the latter trades richness for a sparkling quality, thanks to incense, pink pepper, and rice paper.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
So, expect Morgan to look into trades and available players at every turn.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
That’s more than two trades a day for each day Congress was in session.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
The Heat, to this point, reportedly has shown no willingness to entertain trades involving Adebayo.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
But the Cowboys swung and missed in trades and free-agency additions on several defenders, including cornerback Kaiir Elam, linebacker Kenneth Murray, linebacker Jack Sanborn and defensive end Payton Turner.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
But even that isn’t enough sometimes — see what Bednar helped steer the Avs through last season between injuries and a historic number of trades for a contending team.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
Right now, this jack of all trades is on sale for just $19 on Amazon.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
About half of Congress — both Democrats and Republicans — trades stock.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
The show trades the Middle Eastern backdrop of the first season for a South American one, and Pine has to use all his charm and improvisation to get out of a series of increasingly dangerous pickles, all the while worrying that British Security Services might be involved in all the evildoing.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Any team that trades for Andersson will do so with the intention of paying his next deal, assuming, of course, that Andersson wants to sign there.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
However, the shares actually could be considered cheap relative to where Netflix historically trades.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
However, trades on secondary platforms may indicate a different price than a company might achieve in an IPO given private markets’ relative illiquidity.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
This genius quiche method trades the rolling and fluting pie dough fuss for a simple pat-in-the-pan crust.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
Though the Red Sox have made several trades this offseason, Suárez marks the team's first free agent signing.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Where the former leans creamy and gourmand, the latter trades richness for a sparkling quality, thanks to incense, pink pepper, and rice paper.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
So, expect Morgan to look into trades and available players at every turn.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
That’s more than two trades a day for each day Congress was in session.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
The Heat, to this point, reportedly has shown no willingness to entertain trades involving Adebayo.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
But the Cowboys swung and missed in trades and free-agency additions on several defenders, including cornerback Kaiir Elam, linebacker Kenneth Murray, linebacker Jack Sanborn and defensive end Payton Turner.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
But even that isn’t enough sometimes — see what Bednar helped steer the Avs through last season between injuries and a historic number of trades for a contending team.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
Right now, this jack of all trades is on sale for just $19 on Amazon.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
The $6 billion hedge fund firm, which trades credit relative value opportunities, has built up large stakes in several trusts, often with the aim of overhauling the boards in order to drive change and slash the large NAV discounts.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
About half of Congress — both Democrats and Republicans — trades stock.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
The show trades the Middle Eastern backdrop of the first season for a South American one, and Pine has to use all his charm and improvisation to get out of a series of increasingly dangerous pickles, all the while worrying that British Security Services might be involved in all the evildoing.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Any team that trades for Andersson will do so with the intention of paying his next deal, assuming, of course, that Andersson wants to sign there.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
However, the shares actually could be considered cheap relative to where Netflix historically trades.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
However, trades on secondary platforms may indicate a different price than a company might achieve in an IPO given private markets’ relative illiquidity.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
This genius quiche method trades the rolling and fluting pie dough fuss for a simple pat-in-the-pan crust.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trades
Noun
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The House Oversight Committee’s first hearing on the Minnesota fraud scandal was complete with lawmakers pointing fingers and exchanging barbs in heated exchanges.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Flirty texts, meaningful exchanges and chance encounters spark something unexpected, especially through everyday moments like errands, commutes or late-night chats that start casually and end with momentum.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Get up close with chickens and rabbits, watch calves being born in the Moo-ternity Educational Exhibit in the Kubota Ag Zone, and visit the Ag-Ventureland Kids Area, which features crafts and activity stations.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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This can be a shelf or basket with crafts, puzzles, books, or practical life activities.—
Jose Bolanos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Post, a lawyer, said other professions, such as attorneys and psychologists, have confidentiality rules like those of priests and pastors, but there is a difference between them.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Respected people in their professions.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Regular prices were used, not sales or loyalty discount prices.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Below, shop the seven best designer deals worth shopping before prices go back up—or worse, sell out.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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The final resolution is not guaranteed to pass, but the vote deals a symbolic rebuke to the president.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In a new trailer for The Death of Robin Hood released on January 6, Jackman swaps out his clean-shaven ethos for a rugged silver fox transformation, complete with a long grizzled beard and wiry gray hair.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Follow along as Santa swaps his sleigh for a Carnival cruise ship!—
Lauren Ashley Bishop,
Variety,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Northwest School of the Arts, which currently serves grades 6-12, will, instead, be a full-choice high school arts magnet program, serving grades 9-12.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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If nothing changes, the Hispanic arts industry in Arkansas could be threatened, both musicians agreed.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This temperature is far higher than most structural fires, stressing this finding’s potential to transform protective gear for firefighters and other high-heat occupations.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2026
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Among the occupations most exposed to AI?—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Trades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trades. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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