as in to exchange
to give up (something) and take something else in return
we swapped our other lawn mower for our neighbors' old snowblower
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as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
we made a swap: I'll do the dishes tonight and she'll do them for me tomorrow
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Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Simply use the attachment with its red, amber, and infrared lights for three minutes on each area of your face (such as your forehead, nasolabial folds, and so on) to help smooth and firm, then swap it out for the microcurrent head and slick on some conductive gel to start tightening and toning.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Two days before the 1960 season opener, Lane dealt the cornerstone of his club’s lineup to the Detroit Tigers for Harvey Kuenn in a swap of the reigning home run champion for the reigning batting title winner.
—Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Name placards were swapped out and Jones’ gavel was removed.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Simply use the attachment with its red, amber, and infrared lights for three minutes on each area of your face (such as your forehead, nasolabial folds, and so on) to help smooth and firm, then swap it out for the microcurrent head and slick on some conductive gel to start tightening and toning.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Library hosts cookie swap The Umatilla Public Library, 412 Hatfield Drive, will host a holiday cookie decorating activity at 2 p.m. Dec. 17.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Two days before the 1960 season opener, Lane dealt the cornerstone of his club’s lineup to the Detroit Tigers for Harvey Kuenn in a swap of the reigning home run champion for the reigning batting title winner.
—Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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User identifiers are exchanged to authenticate your device and provide a connection.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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During the visit, Chinese and Russian naval sailors conducted cross-deck visits and exchanged ideas on professional skills.Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The addition of Adames would push Tyler Fitzgerald into a competition at second base with Casey Schmitt, Brett Wisely and potentially Marco Luciano if the organization’s former top prospect isn’t traded or moved to the outfield.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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And from the tour's very first night on March 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz., fans took that instruction to heart, with Swifties everywhere crafting bracelets to trade at every show.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, human capabilities, like making moral judgments, and using ... Post AI’s rapid advancement has ignited enthusiasm about its potential to revolutionize corporate decision-making by substituting for expensive, fallible humans.Martin Reeves, Harvard Business Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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But the recent rebel push has changed that power dynamic.Mostafa Salem, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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More news: Roki Sasaki's Arrival Stirs Controversy Around MLB's Amateur Signing Rules Teams can also trade for additional international amateur bonus money in the meantime, but not enough to measurably change Sasaki's earning potential.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Swap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swap. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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