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as in swapped
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 flicked
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 whipped
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 reversed
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 licked
to strike repeatedly
the loose rigging switched the mast during the storm
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Recent Examples of switched
The Dodgers have switched their rotation for the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres, moving Yoshinobu Yamamoto to Game 1 on Saturday night in Chavez Ravine and Jack Flaherty to Game 2 on Sunday night.
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Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
In the last 12-months, around 130 million Windows 10 users have switched to Windows 11.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Farfetch switched ownership and has been cutting costs.
—David Moin, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Hailey even switched up her nail color after becoming a boy mom, opting to wear a dark blue shade in September.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Allen also ordered election officials to notify the people about their voter status change and to instruct them in a letter to either request they be removed entirely from Alabama’s voter registration list or provide documentation allowing them to be switched back to active status.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
Even as the studio spat out announcement after announcement on the film side, Disney largely switched its focus to bringing Star Wars to TV for its Disney+ streaming service.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
In the last 12-months, around 130 million Windows 10 users have switched to Windows 11.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Farfetch switched ownership and has been cutting costs.
—David Moin, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Hailey even switched up her nail color after becoming a boy mom, opting to wear a dark blue shade in September.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Allen also ordered election officials to notify the people about their voter status change and to instruct them in a letter to either request they be removed entirely from Alabama’s voter registration list or provide documentation allowing them to be switched back to active status.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
Even as the studio spat out announcement after announcement on the film side, Disney largely switched its focus to bringing Star Wars to TV for its Disney+ streaming service.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for switched
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Desserts and alcohol are now weekend or fortnightly treats and consumed in moderation, or swapped with healthier treats such as fruits dipped in dark chocolate or peanut butter.Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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The pair swapped ideas between Los Angeles and Yorkshire, changing the order of things and honing in on specific life events.Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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Viral food trends – whether it’s whipped coffee, baked feta pasta, or the infamous butter boards – can spread like wildfire, captivating millions of viewers in mere hours.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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Top the cups with Greek yogurt or whipped coconut cream to mimic Frankeinsteins's hair.Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024
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The independent investigators also reported that Welby and Smyth crossed paths at Christian holiday camps run by a British trust from 1975 to 1979 and exchanged Christmas cards for several years.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The New York Jets exchanged future draft capital with the Las Vegas Raiders for the rights of veteran wide receiver Davante Adams.Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The Fed last month slashed its benchmark interest rate by a hefty half-percentage point — its first and biggest rate cut since the 2020 recession.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Well, that price tag just got slashed!Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
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Washington got pounded by Iowa in its most recent game and managed just 18 points in a loss to Rutgers on the same field where the Bruins nearly doubled that total against the Scarlet Knights.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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More strikes pounded Gaza on Saturday.Adam Schreck and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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While on the ground, Evans is shot twice more with bean bag rounds and attacked twice by a police dog as Evans screams.Christian Martinez, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Roving gangs on scooters attacked and beat Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, the Dutch capital, overnight in an outburst of what authorities called antisemitic violence.Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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After the booster anomaly was first seen, the exhaust plume changed shape dramatically, indicating a possible problem with the rocket's nozzle.William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Some have argued that times have changed, and that the brothers’ allegations of abuse might have been received differently at trial today.Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Criswell was pressed specifically on FEMA's response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which hit the Southeast back-to-back, NPR's Debbie Elliott says.Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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The semi also hit one semi-truck, which was parked along the shoulder of the highway.David Chiu, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Switched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switched. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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