swapped; swapping
1
a
: to give in trade : barter
b
2
: to take turns in telling
swap stories
: to make an exchange
swapper
noun
: an act, instance, or process of exchanging one thing for another
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Examples of swap in a Sentence
Verb
He swapped his cupcake for a candy bar.
I swapped seats with my sister so she could see the stage better.
I liked her blue notebook and she liked my red one, so we swapped.
Noun
They made the swap in secret.
we made a swap: I'll do the dishes tonight and she'll do them for me tomorrow
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Kristal Dixon, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Those in cities swapped figurines, wall hangings, and other crafts.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
Tiara Allen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
These subtly slim joggers are the perfect swap for my chamois on the drive back home—soft, stretchy, and stink-resistant, thanks to their 85 percent merino wool construction.
—Lily Ritter, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Consider swapping cabinet knobs for matte black handles or satin brass pulls for a more stylish look.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Those in cities swapped figurines, wall hangings, and other crafts.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
Noun
Book swaps are a great way to enjoy a new book without the additional expense and keeps unwanted books out of the landfill.
—Tiara Allen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
These subtly slim joggers are the perfect swap for my chamois on the drive back home—soft, stretchy, and stink-resistant, thanks to their 85 percent merino wool construction.
—Lily Ritter, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Swap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swap. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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