swapping

verb

present participle of swap
as in exchanging
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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Recent Examples of swapping 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 — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 Even the most outdated cabinets can be given a makeover by replacing the cabinet hardware—think swapping out those white enamel knobs for bars with a matte black finish, for example. — Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 5 Aug. 2026 In addition, with digital twins on the power systems and cooling systems in AI factories, simulations can be run swapping out components and using different architectures to optimize power use. — Steven Carlini, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 However, swapping sugary drinks for diet or zero-sugar soda may help lower calorie intake. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026 Andrews described the production’s structure, with Blanchett and Hoss playing all four roles across the evening and swapping nightly. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026 Going off our evaluator’s opinion on the Angels possibly wanting more, perhaps swapping out Harris for Ethan Bagwell could seal the deal since Bagwell has more projection. — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Those headlights bookend the front with a grille full of vertical slats on the Q9 and an egg-crate design swapping in on S-Line and more powerful SQ9 models. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swapping
  1. exchanging
  2. substituting
  3. trading
  4. changing
Verb
  • 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
  • Julia and Emma — who is the daughter of the Ticket to Paradise actress’ brother, Eric Roberts — have a close bond, referencing each other in interviews over the years and exchanging birthday wishes and sweet posts on social media over the years.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
Definition of exchanging
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
Definition of substituting
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  • 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
  • Hiring patterns also are changing, said Nela Richardson, ADP’s chief economist.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The months-long delay, barring a settlement, has added to industry angst given how rapidly the marketplace keeps changing due to tech and audience shifts.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of changing

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