1
as in dealing
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 exchanging
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 trading
Frank said in February after trading Zubac.
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Law Murray, New York Times, 11 May 2026
From there, both fighters were trading blows, but the fifth round was when Strickland had an interesting moment with Chimaev.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Now is the time for the Angels to give Trout a real shot at a postseason by trading him.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Brent was trading above $100 a barrel on Friday, while shipping and insurance markets continue signaling deep unease despite periodic ceasefire headlines.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 May 2026
In Tehran’s Ferdowsi Street, the capital’s main currency exchange hub, the dollar was trading at 1,840,000 rials.
—Adam Schreck, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Brent was trading early Friday at just over $111 a barrel.
—May 1, CBS News, 1 May 2026
But without any specific names being mentioned, Riley shed some light into why the organization is somewhat cautious on trading for talented players who have red flags and big contracts.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Ponds will join a Jets secondary in need of help after trading Sauce Gardner last November and finishing 17th against the pass last season.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Law Murray, New York Times, 11 May 2026
From there, both fighters were trading blows, but the fifth round was when Strickland had an interesting moment with Chimaev.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Now is the time for the Angels to give Trout a real shot at a postseason by trading him.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Brent was trading above $100 a barrel on Friday, while shipping and insurance markets continue signaling deep unease despite periodic ceasefire headlines.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 May 2026
In Tehran’s Ferdowsi Street, the capital’s main currency exchange hub, the dollar was trading at 1,840,000 rials.
—Adam Schreck, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Brent was trading early Friday at just over $111 a barrel.
—May 1, CBS News, 1 May 2026
But without any specific names being mentioned, Riley shed some light into why the organization is somewhat cautious on trading for talented players who have red flags and big contracts.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Ponds will join a Jets secondary in need of help after trading Sauce Gardner last November and finishing 17th against the pass last season.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trading
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Every anecdote and metric suggests that the Chicago Cubs made a mistake dealing Cruz at last year’s trade deadline.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Between trading for Rashan Gary and drafting Lawrence, third-rounder Jaishawn Barham and fourth-rounder LT Overton, the Cowboys are at least building that unit back up after dealing away Micah Parsons before last season.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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Netanyahu is charged with breach of trust, fraud and accepting bribes in three separate cases accusing him of exchanging favors with wealthy associates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a similar manner, Liquid aspires to be more than a hub for exchanging crypto.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Home Office has argued the government is increasing enforcement efforts against trafficking gangs and strengthening cooperation with France.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Jackson County prosecutors have charged two Kansas City residents with trafficking fentanyl that authorities believe is tied to seven overdoses in the Prospect Avenue Corridor.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Pastel Classic Clog for ages one through five — the latter swapping multiple Jibbitz for only two oversized shoe charms of Kitty at her finest, instantly recognizable bow and all.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Dry-clean or launder drapes, and consider swapping your heavier window treatments for lighter fabrics that feel just right for warmer days.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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The best-selling tool has racked up thousands of five-star ratings, and more than 8,000 shoppers have picked one up in the past month.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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His mother worked multiple waitressing jobs before eventually running small businesses selling clothing and records.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Adjust the timing without changing the goal.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Having Last Driver be such a vehicular-centric book led him to being open to changing up its reading style and choosing to put it out in a landscape format.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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Marandi served as an adviser to Iran’s negotiating team during the 2015 nuclear talks and still has close ties to the Iranian government.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The sides having been negotiating since the summer of 2024, and the NFL had begun the hiring process for replacement officials last month.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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These changes were to be achieved by increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables, decreasing the consumption of meat and eggs, and substituting nonfat milk for whole milk.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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For a smoky kick, try substituting mezcal for the tequila.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Trading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trading. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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