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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
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Career and Technical Education, or CTE, programs offer students the opportunity to learn hands-on skills aligned with trades like IT, cosmetology and culinary arts.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
The free-falling Bulls, who turned over their roster with deadline trades, will have little motivation to rush Simons back.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
For the second time in less than a week, the Chicago Bulls must navigate the resurgence of a prior injury in one of their acquisitions from the flurry of trades at the deadline.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
In both Kaptur and Langford's cases, their trades were flagged by Kalshi's systems, leading its surveillance team to freeze their accounts, the company said.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
The Knicks are now 2-1 on the year against the Cavaliers, their only loss coming after the trades that sent Darius Garland (Los Angeles Clippers) and De’Andre Hunter (Sacramento Kings) out while bringing Harden, Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis in.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
The nature of these kinds of trades, critics say, make Kalshi highly vulnerable to insider trading and manipulation.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
It will also be updated all preseason with reactions to news, signings, trades and everything in between.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
Gang Green has four picks in the top 44 picks after the Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams trades last November.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
If silver trades around $80 today, that would be like silver falling back to $8 per ounce.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
On lush and mountainous Saba, the smallest single-country island in the Caribbean, Betsy Andrews trades her towel and sandals for a scuba mask and hiking boots.
—Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
This recipe trades out the usual suspects like carrots and celery for lacinato kale and Yukon Gold potatoes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
The stock surged over 713% in 2024 and now trades above $450 per share.
—Lola Murti, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
Loop Capital sees more monetization opportunities ahead for Reddit even as the stock trades at an attractive valuation.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Career and Technical Education, or CTE, programs offer students the opportunity to learn hands-on skills aligned with trades like IT, cosmetology and culinary arts.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
The free-falling Bulls, who turned over their roster with deadline trades, will have little motivation to rush Simons back.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
For the second time in less than a week, the Chicago Bulls must navigate the resurgence of a prior injury in one of their acquisitions from the flurry of trades at the deadline.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
In both Kaptur and Langford's cases, their trades were flagged by Kalshi's systems, leading its surveillance team to freeze their accounts, the company said.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
The Knicks are now 2-1 on the year against the Cavaliers, their only loss coming after the trades that sent Darius Garland (Los Angeles Clippers) and De’Andre Hunter (Sacramento Kings) out while bringing Harden, Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis in.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
The nature of these kinds of trades, critics say, make Kalshi highly vulnerable to insider trading and manipulation.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
It will also be updated all preseason with reactions to news, signings, trades and everything in between.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
That figure drops by 14 miles for the top-end XSE grade, which trades stock 18-inch wheels for 20-inchers.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
Gang Green has four picks in the top 44 picks after the Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams trades last November.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
If silver trades around $80 today, that would be like silver falling back to $8 per ounce.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
On lush and mountainous Saba, the smallest single-country island in the Caribbean, Betsy Andrews trades her towel and sandals for a scuba mask and hiking boots.
—Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
This recipe trades out the usual suspects like carrots and celery for lacinato kale and Yukon Gold potatoes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
The stock surged over 713% in 2024 and now trades above $450 per share.
—Lola Murti, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trades
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Emails released in connection with Epstein’s records show a familiar and friendly tone between the two, including exchanges in which Epstein sent her expensive gifts.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Feb. 2026
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Alas, exchanges like Kramer and Fauci’s were airing on staid C-SPAN, while network TV had already pivoted toward a flashier mode, in which open conflict became a sure formula for success.—
Talya Zax,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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This $55 million mansion known as Villa Sereno in South Florida's Stone Creek Ranch includes a crafts atelier and a dressing room inspired by Louis Vuitton.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
23 Feb. 2026
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This theme is music and includes seasonal activities, stories, crafts and some outdoor time, so bundle up.—
Janet Kusterer,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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This tool, which is extraordinarily valuable for certain professions, is also a devouring hydra for artists like us.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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Dueling social media posts Old Soul posted a statement to its Instagram story and said the professions of the customers were unknown to them.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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And during this era, as the fashion news outlet reported, many brands’ sales came through partnerships with creators.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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With just 179 homes tucked behind its gates—where property values exceed $20 million on average—turnover is rare, and sales tend to reset expectations, like The Weeknd’s nearby $50 million purchase last year, which marked a record for the area.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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The fuel shortage deals another blow to a country that relies heavily on tourism, an industry that once generated $3 billion in annual revenue and served as a vital economic lifeline.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Age always deals the last hand.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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What ‘Beach Read’ Is About Dynevor, 30, will play January Andrews, a romance author who swaps genres with her college rival, Augustus Everett, while living in neighboring lake houses.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Casting Dynevor will play January Andrews, a romance author who swaps genres with her college rival, Augustus Everett, while living in neighboring lake houses.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Feb. 2026
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What was once part of Victoria Harbour is now Hong Kong’s dedicated hub for arts and culture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Beyond dining, Bloomington has a thriving arts and culture scene.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Few studies have tested nap duration time or napping strategies tailored to the unique demands of different occupations.—
P. Daniel Patterson,
The Conversation,
20 Feb. 2026
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Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Population Survey, the research found no significant differences in the rate of change of occupations mix or length of unemployment for individuals with jobs that have high exposure to AI from the release of ChatGPT through November 2025.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Trades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trades. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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