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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Recent Examples of swap
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
The Big Story Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of ceasefire
The first phase of the agreement beginning Sunday includes Hamas swapping 33 of the most vulnerable hostages for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel and a temporary ceasefire in the first six weeks.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
Acquired: 2024 trade Last spring’s regrettable trade for Manuel Margot was really just a swap of low-minors infield prospects Noah Miller and Rayne Doncon, and the Twins may still end up getting the better end of that deal.
—Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The Lions’ Jared Goff (2016) and the Rams’ Matthew Stafford (2009) were No. 1 overall picks swapped between Detroit and L.A.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
The Big Story Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of ceasefire
The first phase of the agreement beginning Sunday includes Hamas swapping 33 of the most vulnerable hostages for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel and a temporary ceasefire in the first six weeks.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
Today nonalcoholic products like Lyre’s, Seedlip, and Ghia, to name a few, are designed to deliver layers of flavor and depth in a bottle, but there’s still a lingering perception that these products are one-to-one swaps for vodka, gin, whiskey, and other traditional spirits.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
Acquired: 2024 trade Last spring’s regrettable trade for Manuel Margot was really just a swap of low-minors infield prospects Noah Miller and Rayne Doncon, and the Twins may still end up getting the better end of that deal.
—Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Verb
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According to a guide by One Mile at a Time, seat swaps are most successful when passengers propose equitable trades, such as exchanging an aisle seat for another aisle seat.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Bowen and Marchetto went on to exchange heartfelt vows and, after being pronounced married, shared a kiss.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Dodgers, like the 29 other MLB teams, would be eligible to trade for more international bonus pool money to sign Sasaki.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Friday night marked Randle’s first game back at Madison Square Garden since the Knicks traded him and Donte DiVincenzo to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the three-team blockbuster that brought center Karl-Anthony Towns to New York.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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In some cases, those in power manage to substitute kleptocracy and state violence for administration; for instance, in Venezuela, where first Hugo Chávez and then Nicolás Maduro destroyed a prosperous and functioning state.—
Russell Muirhead,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Jan. 2025
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Even more significant, substituting fish was associated with a 28% lower risk and chicken with a 16% lower risk of dementia.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
22 Jan. 2025
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Petterson told the La Jolla Light that SERP changes the conversation from how to conduct layoffs to how the district can reorganize staff, rehire and maintain a normal classroom experience.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Critics of the war said that only withholding military aid would change the Israeli approach.—
Edward Wong,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Swap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swap. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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