swapping

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 But instead of playing a party game involving faux murder or demonic possession, a suitcase is introduced that contains a body-swapping machine. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024 The partnership aims to improve battery performance by leveraging data from Nio’s battery-swapping service in Europe. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024 The Home button is set to disappear in favor of the now-familiar edge-to-edge, swipe-up display, Bloomberg says, swapping Touch ID for Face ID. Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 2 Oct. 2024 Rather than repeatedly swapping vessels, ERP requires her to just feed her dog anyway. Erica Sloan, SELF, 2 Oct. 2024 In fact, swapping out throw pillows and adding throws are among the most popular ways to create a cozy home that reflects autumnal colors. Terri Williams, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Door Mat Another easy change is swapping out your door mat for this Autumn Coir Door Mat. Terri Williams, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024

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“Swapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swapping. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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