TRADING Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

trading

verb

present participle of trade

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 With reports of a looming offer sheet prepared for Mintyukov, Verbeek had to decide on locking up his young defenseman, considering trading him or taking the compensation in not matching the number Mintyukov would have signed at. — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Not only are the unsponsored ADRs performing worse than SK Hynix’s South Korea shares, but liquidity is also severely limited, making trading them a challenge. — Bailey Lipschultz, Fortune, 5 July 2026 Take an evening class A local yoga, Zumba, or strength class gives you a structured, social outlet in the same time slot happy hour usually occupies, trading the bar stool for a mat or a mirror. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The New York Times reported in February that Freedom 250 was allegedly trading access to Trump for donations, causing concern among congressional Democrats. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 July 2026 The yellow metal posted its worst quarter in 13 years in the three months to June, and is still trading at a discount of around 22% from an all-time high of over $5,300 reached in January. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 3 July 2026 Kelce was spotted trading friendship bracelets with other fans inside the stadium. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 Shares of SpaceX started trading June 12 and ended the day having raised $75 billion and making founder Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Three days after agreeing to send LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, the Hornets are trading Miles Bridges along with a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick to the Suns, league sources confirmed to The Charlotte Observer on Sunday. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2026

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The righty struck out catcher Luis Torrens, and kept dealing until the end of the eighth, allowing just one earned run – Lindor’s sixth-inning homer – on three hits, walking one and striking out seven in 4 1/3 innings (55 pitches, 38 for strikes).

— Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2026
Cardrooms have continued to offer blackjack and other banked games such as baccarat by giving players the option to take turns dealing the game and by relying on third-party businesses that employ people to act as bankers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of dealing

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Prosecutors said the case also received support from the Justice Department’s Joint Task Force Alpha, which focuses on dismantling transnational human smuggling and trafficking organizations operating throughout the Americas.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
The victim services section was started in 2021, and that year was in contact with 60 potential trafficking victims.

— Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of trafficking

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Luckily, there are still ways to get in your favorite greens, whether via properly washing, cooking or swapping for frozen or canned alternatives.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Effective governance should boost agility by enforcing standard interfaces and modular design, making component swapping routine and safe.

— Signe Jancis, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of swapping

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Being authentic means genuinely caring about your clients' needs, not just selling to them.

— Austin Schutte, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The firm, which markets itself as a recreational tool for athletes and content creators, is currently blocked from selling its latest offering in the US under a new federal rule.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of selling

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There’s been a political tug-of-war over Bears Ears and Grand Staircase for years that aligns with changing presidential administrations.

— Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026
Altitude control comes from changing overall motor thrust, and its spinning nature makes the drone passively stable.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026

Definition of changing

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Turkey is reportedly negotiating the resale of its unused S-400 air defense systems to a Persian Gulf Arab monarchy, a move that could pave the way for lifting US sanctions and Turkey's re-entry into the F-35 program.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The union is still negotiating an agreement with Universal Television’s The Four Seasons, which streams on Netflix.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026

Definition of negotiating

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In the early days of the republic, there were many radicals and reformers who shared my suspicion that patriotism was an evasion, substituting songs and speeches about liberty for the reality.

— Dominic Erdozain, Time, 3 July 2026
Run an empty load with hot water, substituting white vinegar for detergent.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 June 2026