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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2
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
The machines trading Europe’s gas have been quietly handed a chaperone.
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Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The Knicks acquired Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors in 2023, trading away RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a 2024 second-round pick.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026
Hours before SpaceX began trading, Jim Cramer said that early signs of demand for the IPO looked promising — allaying some of the fears in the market about whether the banks would stick the landing and what the Club had been protecting against all week by making incremental sales to boost our cash.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 June 2026
But today, as the NASDAQ trading began, SpaceX stock began trading at $155 a share, ultimately closing at just above $161 a share.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 12 June 2026
Fragrance experts say shoppers are trading bright, fresh-from-the-laundry-line scents for compositions that feel like a hug.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
More so, some financial planners and experts warn parting ways with something potentially so valuable may in fact hurt employees in the long term, trading a potential high return for a physical asset that likely will not appreciate as much in value.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 7 June 2026
The Rockies would also have to think long and hard about trading top prospects like Charlie Condon and Zac Veen.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Nurse has value, although the erosion in performance over two of the last three seasons versus elites will be part of the consideration for any team interested in trading for him.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The Knicks acquired Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors in 2023, trading away RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a 2024 second-round pick.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026
Hours before SpaceX began trading, Jim Cramer said that early signs of demand for the IPO looked promising — allaying some of the fears in the market about whether the banks would stick the landing and what the Club had been protecting against all week by making incremental sales to boost our cash.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 June 2026
But today, as the NASDAQ trading began, SpaceX stock began trading at $155 a share, ultimately closing at just above $161 a share.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 12 June 2026
Fragrance experts say shoppers are trading bright, fresh-from-the-laundry-line scents for compositions that feel like a hug.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
More so, some financial planners and experts warn parting ways with something potentially so valuable may in fact hurt employees in the long term, trading a potential high return for a physical asset that likely will not appreciate as much in value.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 7 June 2026
The Rockies would also have to think long and hard about trading top prospects like Charlie Condon and Zac Veen.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Nurse has value, although the erosion in performance over two of the last three seasons versus elites will be part of the consideration for any team interested in trading for him.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trading
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Instead, groups gather on comfortable furniture and chat while sipping cocktails and dealing playing cards.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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So there is the chance he can be caught up in some roster roulette when Peterson begins wheeling and dealing.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The adversaries made for a striking scene, exchanging insults in mutually unintelligible languages in the dead of night.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Treatment, not trauma On a tour of the facility given to a Tribune reporter and photographer, the building appeared to be old but clean, with staff and residents exchanging greetings in the hallways, and residents gathering to watch television in the day room.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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New Friend New Life serves about 350 women and girls each year who are victims of trafficking.—
Ginger Allen,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The life of the 28-year-old Euphoria breakout was engulfed in controversy last year over a campaign for the fashion brand American Eagle that some accused of trafficking in racist tropes.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Iniesta did it beautifully, swapping the ball from one foot to the other in one fluid movement, often as an opponent jumped in to make a challenge.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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By swapping Norton with Morris, the Falcons still have an abundance of candidates set to compete for the starting job at right tackle, which will be the blindside for either Tagovailoa or Penix.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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So, yes, if the rebuild takes on the look of a long-term agenda, then selling high might need to be an avenue navigated.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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There are more brands now selling artisanal pickles in distinctive flavors like honey harissa (or gimmicky ones that beg for virality, like purple grape), and many of them are sold at national grocery chains.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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In addition to demonstrating ROI, another key aspect of navigating changing pricing models will be having the ability to flexibly switch suppliers.—
Martin Taylor,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Progressive lenses support both near and distance vision, while photochromic lenses adjust to changing light throughout the day.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Teams spend more time interpreting signals, protecting resources and negotiating around unresolved leadership tension.—
Britton Bloch,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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One option is debt settlement, which involves negotiating with creditors on a settlement amount that's less than the full amount owed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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That creates the risk of symbolic legislation substituting for meaningful governance.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
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In response to high food prices, seniors may be eating less frequently and substituting less expensive items for pricier ones, such as beef, to help curb their grocery costs, Johnson said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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“Trading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trading. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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