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as in swaps
to give up (something) and take something else in return
switched the real grapes for fake ones switched the day of his flight from Thursday to Friday
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as in flaps
to move from side to side or up and down with quick jerky motions
cows lazily switching their tails and chewing their cud
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as in hides
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
switched the stagecoach horses to control the direction they took
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as in reverses
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary
a politician who has switched his position on a number of issues
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as in licks
to strike repeatedly
the loose rigging switched the mast during the storm
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as in whips
a long thin or flexible tool for striking
struck the horse's hide with a leather switch, and it took off at a gallop
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as in flicks
a quick jerky movement from side to side or up and down
that telltale switch of the cat's tail meant there was a mouse under the piano
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as in punches
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
in frustration, he gave the mule a sharp switch on the rump, but it still wouldn't budge
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Recent Examples of switches
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Once the phone switches over, the rogue network receives its traffic.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
An insulin that switches itself on and off in response to blood glucose levels has proven successful in lowering the risk of dangerously low glucose levels, or hypos, in animals.
—New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2024
Drive a hybrid enough and you’re guaranteed to feel a shudder at some point when the vehicle switches between all-electric to traditional gas mode.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
The scene then switches to Mykelti after she’s given birth.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
The scene then switches to Robyn confronting Kody outside in the snow.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
The episode switches back to Christine's confessional.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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As the vehicle's battery depletes, the car's technology automatically switches it into Sport mode where the car runs as a hybrid.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Once the phone switches over, the rogue network receives its traffic.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
An insulin that switches itself on and off in response to blood glucose levels has proven successful in lowering the risk of dangerously low glucose levels, or hypos, in animals.
—New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2024
Drive a hybrid enough and you’re guaranteed to feel a shudder at some point when the vehicle switches between all-electric to traditional gas mode.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
The scene then switches to Mykelti after she’s given birth.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
The scene then switches to Robyn confronting Kody outside in the snow.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
The episode switches back to Christine's confessional.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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On the left side, there’s a multifunction button next to the main speaker unit, while on the right, there are power and volume controls and a rubber hatch that hides the USB-C port on the module that rests behind your ear.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
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On the left side, there’s a multifunction button next to the main speaker unit, while on the right, there are power and volume controls and a rubber hatch that hides the USB-C port on the module that rests behind your ear.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
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But that doesn’t mean Lorne Michaels and the cast don’t have a few political punches left to throw.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Dec. 2024
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But that doesn’t mean Lorne Michaels and the cast don’t have a few political punches left to throw.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Dec. 2024
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If one part of the country hunkers down and slashes spending at the mall or on vacations, that would hurt businesses and lead to layoffs.Matt Egan, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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One is if stronger sanctions pressure on Iran slashes its exports.Ben Geman, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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Kablam, the mug hits the floor in the scene and shatters into a zillion pieces.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nick Mitchell was the Jays’ fourth-round pick in 2024, a corner outfielder who doesn’t chase much and hits fastballs well, but so far hasn’t shown enough power to profile as a regular in a corner.Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the event Pereira beats Ankalaev, the winner of Blachowicz-Ulberg would have the best case for a title shot of anyone in the division.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This is plenty of power for a regular three-row, which beats some premium SUVs in smoothness and performance.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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But the manifesto does rail against health care insurance companies that put profits ahead of people, with United mentioned specifically.Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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First things first - Gimenez does a couple of things very well.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Listen to this article A tractor-trailer hauling thousands of pounds of metal beams was involved in a four-car crash on Interstate 395 in Norwich on Tuesday, leading to the beams coming loose and smashing through the cab area of the tractor-trailer, trapping the injured driver inside.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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Babies with only one umbilical artery are at risk of being born small, but Naomi, her daughter, weighed over 6 pounds, so she was assumed to be fine.Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thinking quickly, Bree grabs a cast-iron skillet and slams it into his head, knocking him out cold.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
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Continue reading … ‘17 EDUCATED IDIOTS’– Outgoing senator slams Biden's advisers during COVID.Fox News, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Switches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switches. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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