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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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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
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Hedge Funds ⬆ Wall Street brokered trades letting hedge funds buy tariff refund rights at 20-40 cents on the dollar.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Solzbacher envisions a lot of uses for BCI technology on the battlefield and among firefighters and other first responders, who could control the tools of their trades with their thoughts.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
StocksToTrade’s Lead Technical Trainer, Tim Bohen, has also become ubiquitous on financial news platforms, breaking down hot trades and market cycles.
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
At the lowest rungs, immigrants make up a higher percentage of trades such as plasterers and stucco masons, drywall and ceiling tile installers, roofers, painters and flooring installers, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
So, combining those two trades, the Cowboys have Williams, Clark and a first-round pick for next year in exchange for Parsons, a 2026 second-round pick and Smith.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Another bottleneck is a lack of talent in the form of the blue-collar trades, specifically electricians, Porat noted, echoing other Fortune 500 leaders such as Ford CEO Jim Farley.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
What began as a hope to connect with teens has grown into an organization that provides scholarships for students entering the trades and mental health fields, hosts inclusive events like Cars and Coffee, and partners with local schools to offer free or sliding-scale mental health services.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Samantha Subin, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
Timothée Chalamet trades Bob Dylan's harmonica for a ping-pong paddle.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Netflix said Thursday that its Board of Directors has approved a 10-for-1 forward stock split of the company’s high-flying common stock that trades at well over 1,000 a share.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Sure, the product trades on hype, is highly volatile and has limited real-world applications.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Departing from Greenbank Station in Wilmington, this ride trades traditional passenger cars for flatbed railcars lined with hay bales, giving travelers the feel of an open-air hay wagon.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
In a December 2023 video posted online by Maduro, Villegas can be seen holding up a radio in the cockpit as the president trades patriotic slogans with the pilot of a Russian Sukhoi fighter jet.
—Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
According to Gilberto Manzano of Sports Illustrated, nobody should be surprised if Cleveland trades Sanders before the deadline.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Past participants include the Argentine founders of software company Globant, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange, and financial technology firm Ualá, whose investors include Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Silicon Valley’s Ribbit Capital.
—Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
Most likely, DePodesta will have to make some trades to accomplish this.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Hedge Funds ⬆ Wall Street brokered trades letting hedge funds buy tariff refund rights at 20-40 cents on the dollar.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Solzbacher envisions a lot of uses for BCI technology on the battlefield and among firefighters and other first responders, who could control the tools of their trades with their thoughts.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
StocksToTrade’s Lead Technical Trainer, Tim Bohen, has also become ubiquitous on financial news platforms, breaking down hot trades and market cycles.
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
At the lowest rungs, immigrants make up a higher percentage of trades such as plasterers and stucco masons, drywall and ceiling tile installers, roofers, painters and flooring installers, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
So, combining those two trades, the Cowboys have Williams, Clark and a first-round pick for next year in exchange for Parsons, a 2026 second-round pick and Smith.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Another bottleneck is a lack of talent in the form of the blue-collar trades, specifically electricians, Porat noted, echoing other Fortune 500 leaders such as Ford CEO Jim Farley.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
What began as a hope to connect with teens has grown into an organization that provides scholarships for students entering the trades and mental health fields, hosts inclusive events like Cars and Coffee, and partners with local schools to offer free or sliding-scale mental health services.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
While revenue and profit are growing rapidly, the multiples have shot up much faster, and the stock now trades for about 220 times forward earnings, a ratio that rivals Tesla’s.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
Timothée Chalamet trades Bob Dylan's harmonica for a ping-pong paddle.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Netflix said Thursday that its Board of Directors has approved a 10-for-1 forward stock split of the company’s high-flying common stock that trades at well over 1,000 a share.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Sure, the product trades on hype, is highly volatile and has limited real-world applications.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Departing from Greenbank Station in Wilmington, this ride trades traditional passenger cars for flatbed railcars lined with hay bales, giving travelers the feel of an open-air hay wagon.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
In a December 2023 video posted online by Maduro, Villegas can be seen holding up a radio in the cockpit as the president trades patriotic slogans with the pilot of a Russian Sukhoi fighter jet.
—Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
According to Gilberto Manzano of Sports Illustrated, nobody should be surprised if Cleveland trades Sanders before the deadline.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Past participants include the Argentine founders of software company Globant, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange, and financial technology firm Ualá, whose investors include Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Silicon Valley’s Ribbit Capital.
—Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trades
Noun
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This curation meant the exchanges could transcend simple mentorship into something more mutual.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
11 Nov. 2025
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In a stadium whose design creates issues with atmosphere, the early exchanges were far louder than usual.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Gregory House comes alive with artisans, botanists, and historians demonstrating different crafts, as well as discussing the rare flora and fauna at the park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Creative Minds of Tomorrow program received 799 entries this year, with 124 participants selected across 13 filmmaking crafts, including three new disciplines.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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IMDb has taken steps to highlight a broader range of professions in Hollywood.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Farmers, dentists, real estate agents, and chiropractors are among the professions most represented among enrollees.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Chipotle and Cava both reported weaker sales this fall, blaming a slowdown among younger diners who are packing lunches instead.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Yaris nameplate is not available for the United States or Canada anymore due to sales trends.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Kohl's is launching its Black Friday deals weeks ahead of Thanksgiving.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Keep scrolling to shop for more Early Black Friday deals on furniture and home decor at Wayfair.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gabriel swaps Arj’s life with a wealthy venture capitalist, Jeff (Seth Rogen), but the plan backfires when Arj is convinced his newfound wealth has, in fact, solved all his problems.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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That swaps democratic ownership for judicial improvisation and guarantees more litigation as a strategy.—
Bedassa Tadesse,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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November brings a full calendar of festivals celebrating the coastal city, including the Foo Foo Festival, a 12-day arts and culture event with activities from Pensacola Beach to the historic streets of downtown and out to Perdido Key.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Originally held in 2019 as the Mission District Arts Festival, Studio ACE (Arts, Community, Education), which provides arts education and activities to Oceanside schools and the community, refocused the festival as an annual celebration of the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, of Payómkawichum.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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In late September, OpenAI released a new series of tests that evaluate AI’s performance on tasks required for 44 different occupations, in an attempt to better ground claims of AI capabilities in the real world.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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With the sharp decline in migrants, the village's economy has taken a major hit, forcing residents back to traditional occupations.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Trades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trades. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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