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
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.
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Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
At the same time, China has been trading sharp diplomatic warnings with Japan after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that a Chinese attack on Taiwan would compel a military response from Tokyo, further underscoring how the issue is drawing in multiple regional and global powers.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
World Liberty’s digital tokens, which started trading this past September, have fallen in price by about a third, and shares in American Bitcoin have plummeted in price by about eighty per cent since their début, also in September.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
Since Kraft Heinz began trading as one company, shares have tumbled 73%.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2026
For months, perhaps years, the idea of trading the franchise icon was anathema in Wisconsin.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Not only is Strome a redundant piece on the roster, but his sizable $5 million cap hit should also be another motivating factor for the Ducks to explore trading him before next season.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Young’s agents were having conversations with the Hawks, who sit at 17-21 so far this season, about trading their client out of Atlanta.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
And, with 1 ounce of silver now regularly trading at or near record highs, investors are clamoring to try and capitalize on the potential for future price growth.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
At the same time, China has been trading sharp diplomatic warnings with Japan after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that a Chinese attack on Taiwan would compel a military response from Tokyo, further underscoring how the issue is drawing in multiple regional and global powers.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
World Liberty’s digital tokens, which started trading this past September, have fallen in price by about a third, and shares in American Bitcoin have plummeted in price by about eighty per cent since their début, also in September.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
Since Kraft Heinz began trading as one company, shares have tumbled 73%.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2026
For months, perhaps years, the idea of trading the franchise icon was anathema in Wisconsin.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Not only is Strome a redundant piece on the roster, but his sizable $5 million cap hit should also be another motivating factor for the Ducks to explore trading him before next season.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Young’s agents were having conversations with the Hawks, who sit at 17-21 so far this season, about trading their client out of Atlanta.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
And, with 1 ounce of silver now regularly trading at or near record highs, investors are clamoring to try and capitalize on the potential for future price growth.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trading
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But Getz ended that story once and for all late Tuesday, dealing Robert to the New York Mets for a middling prospect in Luisangel Acuña and a prayer in former 12th-round pick Truman Pauley.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Tamma’s mother is partnered with a drug-dealing layabout; Dan’s mother, a onetime successful novelist, has a worsening heart condition.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 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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Do the Rangers want to be swapping out center fielders?—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Men are swapping out their underwear over growing concerns about fertility and hormone health.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The members of the best-selling R&B group took home their first awards in 2001, and Beyoncé has continued to rack up more trophies ever since.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Some brands are also trying to discreetly hop on the bandwagon, walking a fine line by selling candles featuring the characters’ jersey numbers and editing their products into pictures from the show’s premiere.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
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The company’s leadership was too focused on slashing costs and not enough on investing back into its brands, particularly at a time when consumer tastes were changing.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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That calculus is slowly changing.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Disregard global cooperation Warsh said that former Fed Chair Janet Yellen and Powell spent too much time negotiating with global regulators.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The most difficult part will be negotiating concessions that both sides can swallow in such a short period.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 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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Many online have gone on to add fresh fruits and honey to their creations, as well as substituting Biscoff cookies for other options like graham crackers, cookies and even Oreos.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Trading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trading. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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