swapped; swapping
1
a
: to give in trade : barter
b
2
: to take turns in telling
swap stories
: to make an exchange
swapper
noun
: an act, instance, or process of exchanging one thing for another
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Examples of swap in a Sentence
Verb
He swapped his cupcake for a candy bar.
I swapped seats with my sister so she could see the stage better.
I liked her blue notebook and she liked my red one, so we swapped.
Noun
They made the swap in secret.
we made a swap: I'll do the dishes tonight and she'll do them for me tomorrow
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
The confection was adorned with fresh white florals and the couple's initials in gold.
09 of 13
Ready to Party
Later into the evening, Davis and Brown did a quick change, swapping their formal attire for more relaxed looks — all the better to dance in!
—Erin Clack, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2024
The biggest was a 2017 swap that saw Jose Quintana go from the White Sox to the Cubs four a four-player package that included Dylan Cease and Eloy Jimenez.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Here are a few popular rich holiday foods and some healthier alternatives to try instead:
Sugary desserts like pies, cakes, and cookies: Try swapping these for fruit salad, a yogurt parfait with low-sugar granola and chopped fresh fruit, or desserts made with a no-calorie sweetener.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
The confection was adorned with fresh white florals and the couple's initials in gold.
09 of 13
Ready to Party
Later into the evening, Davis and Brown did a quick change, swapping their formal attire for more relaxed looks — all the better to dance in!
—Erin Clack, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
But after Christmas, when the calendar turns, the big boys in the NFL swap the Cinderella slippers for MMA gloves.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2024
The biggest was a 2017 swap that saw Jose Quintana go from the White Sox to the Cubs four a four-player package that included Dylan Cease and Eloy Jimenez.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Swap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swap. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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