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
That conviviality is likewise shown by athletes trading national team pins, a popular and beloved Olympic tradition.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
In the past year, their silence broken by the abolition of the police force, residents have started trading stories.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Perry’s endorsement came in his post-trade deadline media session, his first formal press conference since trading away Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis and Dario Saric to bring in De’Andre Hunter.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The team's offseason included a major overhaul, trading away Geno Smith, signing Sam Darnold and even letting DK Metcalf go to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Harrison treated it as karmic vindication for trading Luka Doncic a few months earlier, for enduring the outrage from the Dallas community and the criticism from media, rival front offices and fans nationally.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
The Lakers, who made one acquisition on the margins (Luke Kennard) but didn’t use any of their first-round draft capital at this point, are going to be all in on Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, assuming that the Milwaukee Bucks remain serious about trading him.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
The cryptocurrency is trading around $65,000, from an October peak above $126,000.
—semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The singer also took a softer approach with her glam, trading her usual babydoll blush and statement eye makeup for cloud lips, frosted highlighter, and natural-looking lashes.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
In the past year, their silence broken by the abolition of the police force, residents have started trading stories.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Perry’s endorsement came in his post-trade deadline media session, his first formal press conference since trading away Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis and Dario Saric to bring in De’Andre Hunter.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The team's offseason included a major overhaul, trading away Geno Smith, signing Sam Darnold and even letting DK Metcalf go to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Harrison treated it as karmic vindication for trading Luka Doncic a few months earlier, for enduring the outrage from the Dallas community and the criticism from media, rival front offices and fans nationally.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
The Lakers, who made one acquisition on the margins (Luke Kennard) but didn’t use any of their first-round draft capital at this point, are going to be all in on Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, assuming that the Milwaukee Bucks remain serious about trading him.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
The cryptocurrency is trading around $65,000, from an October peak above $126,000.
—semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The singer also took a softer approach with her glam, trading her usual babydoll blush and statement eye makeup for cloud lips, frosted highlighter, and natural-looking lashes.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trading
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The Pistons, too, made their own trade deadline move, dealing scoring guard Jaden Ivey to the Chicago Bulls in a three-team trade bringing sharpshooter Kevin Huerter to Detroit.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Once the Antetokounmpo deal never materialized, the possibility of dealing away Rozier’s salary also vanished.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Kaoru Mitoma also spurned a good opportunity in the opening quarter of the contest, slotting wide of the far post after exchanging passes with Welbeck.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Fire Dogs and Law Hogs were united as one before kickoff, shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The speakers took questions from concerned parents, who asked about the use of artificial intelligence to create pornographic images — a growing threat on social media — and what law enforcement will do about trafficking as the World Cup approaches.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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In December, two Massachusetts store owners were charged in a $7 million SNAP benefits trafficking scheme.—
Louisa Moller,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Zip off the cover for cleaning or swapping it out for a fresh look.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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The company says the trucks set an industry record by completing 200 battery swaps in a single day, highlighting the potential of its autonomous, battery-swapping technology to increase productivity and minimize downtime in large-scale mining operations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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And the country’s colossal pharma production industry is gearing up to take advantage by selling generic versions.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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As the council stepped down on Saturday, André Joseph, 42, a street vendor who was selling candy outside their government offices, celebrated.—
EVENS SANON,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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At one point, many good mechanics and some engine rebuilders would recommend changing engine oil at 500 miles.—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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The other challenge was just changing the paradigm of what people felt about downtown districts.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Actually negotiating who does what, when and how was another.—
Jelena Kecmanovic,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Regulators claimed the scheme dated to 2013, around the time California Waste Solutions, which is operated by the Duong family, was negotiating with the city to buy and lease land for recycling facilities.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Critics such as economist Jeffrey Sachs have warned that the NSS is grounded in grandiosity and Machiavellianism, substituting coercion for cooperation and dominance for legitimacy.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Williams was the only starter to play more than 25 minutes as the Aztecs began substituting liberally after just 11 minutes, jumping out to a 32-12 lead thanks to an 18-0 run.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Trading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trading. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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