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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
Dejanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Because of the Antetokounmpo deal, Miami will be $19 million under the hard cap if Andrew Wiggins opts into $30 million next season and if the Heat can’t shed any more salary in trades.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
But fans who wanted to see an exciting draft night filled with trades for talent as opposed to trades being made for complicated financial minutiae reasons were probably losers.
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Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Polymarket is in the hot seat after an investigation alleged that the prediction market paid influencers to film fake trades and fabricate winnings.
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Camila Grigera Naón,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in the books, and all the attention has turned to this week's NHL Draft — and some coaching moves and blockbuster trades — but there's reason to celebrate.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
In theory, with how crowded the wideout room is, GM Dan Morgan could attempt to make one of his annual wide receiver trades that opens up an opportunity for Horn.
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Mike Kaye
june 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
The offseason is underway, with the next few weeks expected to bring a flurry of player movement via trades and signings.
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Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
One year ago this week the San Francisco Giants made one of the most shocking trades of the season, acquiring Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers more than a month before that summer’s trade deadline.
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Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
16 June 2026
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Nvidia now trades well below the semiconductor industry average despite delivering superior revenue growth, EPS growth, and profitability.
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Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Luxus actively trades inventory across premium resale marketplaces including Sotheby's, Farfetch, and 1stDibs, seeking to capitalize on pricing inefficiencies and market demand.
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Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This pair is perfectly baggy, easy to move in, and trades a zipper and button for a cinchable drawstring waist.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Whether or not the Heat trades for Antetokounmpo, the team will host an NBA Draft party at Kaseya Center for Tuesday’s first round.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Bogost lavishes praise on hobbies (fly-fishing), crafts (knitting), and trades (woodworking) as ways to dwell in sensory experience.
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Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
SpaceX, which now trades under the ticker symbol SPCX on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, confirmed a successful satellite deployment about an hour after the launch.
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Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
The cluster of trades involved the Pistons, Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Because of the Antetokounmpo deal, Miami will be $19 million under the hard cap if Andrew Wiggins opts into $30 million next season and if the Heat can’t shed any more salary in trades.
—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
But fans who wanted to see an exciting draft night filled with trades for talent as opposed to trades being made for complicated financial minutiae reasons were probably losers.
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Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Polymarket is in the hot seat after an investigation alleged that the prediction market paid influencers to film fake trades and fabricate winnings.
—
Camila Grigera Naón,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in the books, and all the attention has turned to this week's NHL Draft — and some coaching moves and blockbuster trades — but there's reason to celebrate.
—
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
In theory, with how crowded the wideout room is, GM Dan Morgan could attempt to make one of his annual wide receiver trades that opens up an opportunity for Horn.
—
Mike Kaye
june 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
The offseason is underway, with the next few weeks expected to bring a flurry of player movement via trades and signings.
—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
One year ago this week the San Francisco Giants made one of the most shocking trades of the season, acquiring Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers more than a month before that summer’s trade deadline.
—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
16 June 2026
Verb
Wildlife enthusiasts find a different rhythm through AmaWaterways’ Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruises, one that trades itinerary sprinting for long, watchful hours on the water.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Nvidia now trades well below the semiconductor industry average despite delivering superior revenue growth, EPS growth, and profitability.
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Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Luxus actively trades inventory across premium resale marketplaces including Sotheby's, Farfetch, and 1stDibs, seeking to capitalize on pricing inefficiencies and market demand.
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Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This pair is perfectly baggy, easy to move in, and trades a zipper and button for a cinchable drawstring waist.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Whether or not the Heat trades for Antetokounmpo, the team will host an NBA Draft party at Kaseya Center for Tuesday’s first round.
—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Bogost lavishes praise on hobbies (fly-fishing), crafts (knitting), and trades (woodworking) as ways to dwell in sensory experience.
—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
SpaceX, which now trades under the ticker symbol SPCX on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, confirmed a successful satellite deployment about an hour after the launch.
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Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trades
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However, the celebrations may not necessarily be where the couple exchanges vows.
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Two major exchanges — Intercontinental Exchange and CME Group — made the list of most oversold stocks.
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Besides golf there is fishing, hiking, stargazing, croquet, crafts classes, fitness classes, clay shooting, axe throwing, archery, pickleball and even rock climbing.
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Teens can enjoy the Teens' Club, while younger kids (ages four to 12) have their own space for arts, crafts, and games.
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Afghan Taliban authorities have imposed draconian restrictions on women and girls, including bans on education beyond primary school and on working in all but very few professions, as well as strict regulations on what women are allowed to wear in public.
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Artificial intelligence has already begun reshaping how work is performed across industries and professions.
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In late 2022, Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster faced widespread backlash after mishandling ticket sales for Taylor Swift’s 2022 ‘Eras’ tour.
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That campaign has upended daily life for people on the peninsula, resulting in frequent drone strikes, a ban on gas sales to ordinary residents, and the suspension of summer camps for children.
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The Supreme Court’s decision deals a devastating blow to beneficiaries of TPS holders in South Florida, the heart of the Haitian community in the United States.
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Amazon Prime Day is here (and running through June 26), meaning a boatload of Prime Day furniture deals on just about every type of seating and storage under the sun just dropped.
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In the new Prime Video series, Lexi Minetree plays the iconic character, who must adapt to a new high school as her family swaps Bel-Air for dreary Seattle.
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This summery twist on the decadent Italian dessert swaps out espresso and marsala for homemade berry syrup and fruit liqueur.
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The situation has grown bleaker in the last decade and a half as commercial pressures have ramped up and media consolidation and digital shortsightedness have obliterated arts coverage.
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And in the years since, the Honeywells have quietly given back to the island, supporting the local arts community, food bank and animal shelter and giving scholarships through their foundation.
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The Commission has a one-year timetable to deliver product on eight research tracks, including both how AI adoption affects specific occupations and wage levels, and the realistic upskilling and reskilling options.
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There’s a really explicit reference about how the son has to write a paper for school about the battle of Algiers and how occupations don’t work.
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“Trades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trades. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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