Thesaurus results for EXCHANGING

exchanging

verb

present participle of exchange

as in swapping

to give up (something) and take something else in return I'd like to exchange this sweater for one in a larger size

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Recent Examples of exchanging Weatherford police were notified by Child Protective Services on July 30 that Liles was accused of exchanging inappropriate text messages with a student, according to a Facebook post from the department. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026 Many ex-addicts turn to religion, exchanging one inflexible code for another; John’s own post-heroin spiritual exercises were omnivorous. — Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 The first telegraph message crossed the Atlantic via transatlantic cable, with Queen Victoria and President James Buchanan exchanging congratulatory messages. — USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 The song — included on his new album Chuck Timely & the Hourglass— features the pair exchanging flirty lines in a spoken bridge. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 Starting pitcher Tarik Skubal, acquired by the Dodgers in a trade with the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, was in the Dodgers’ dugout during the game, exchanging pleasantries with his new teammates and coaches. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 When the tarp came out with two outs in the sixth inning, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt and third-base coach Rouglas Odor charged from the dugout and began exchanging words with Diamondbacks players and coaches. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 Any move would have required exchanging a similar amount of contract money to remain below the cap. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 The two met briefly during the game after Curtis threw a touchdown and then connected afterward, following each other on social media and exchanging phone numbers. — Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exchanging

Verb

Of course, not everyone agrees that swapping a glacier for a desert pool is a valid comparison.

— Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Consider swapping a meeting for an email, since smart adjustments keep your body and schedule happy and calm.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of swapping

Verb

The headline move was trading ace Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes and cash to the Athletics for outfielder Yoenis Cespedes and a competitive balance round B draft pick.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
One day after trading ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers for three prospects, the Tigers responded with their third straight win to remain within 2 1/2 games of the last wild-card spot in the AL.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of trading

Verb

Terraza enjoys substituting guava for quince or pear in dessert recipes for a fun, tropical twist.

— Su-Jit Lin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026
Sunmaxxing itself is free, but a commercial layer has formed around tracking it, coaching it or substituting for it when the sun is not cooperating.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026