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exchange

[iks-cheynj] / ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ /
NOUN
trade; deal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
change commerce network swap transaction transfer
STRONG
barter castling commutation conversion correspondence dealing interchange interdependence interrelation rearrangement reciprocation reciprocity replacement revision shift shuffle shuffling substitution supplanting switch traffic transposing transposition truck
WEAK
buying and selling quid pro quo supplantment tit for tat
Antonyms
STRONG
stagnation
NOUN
place where stocks are bought, sold
Synonyms
STRONGEST
market network stock exchange
STRONG
curb net store
WEAK
Wall Street over the counter the Big Board the Street
VERB
trade
Synonyms
STRONGEST
swap
STRONG
alternate bandy bargain barter castle change commute correspond displace flip-flop interchange invert market network rearrange reciprocate replace reverse revise seesaw shift shuffle shuttle substitute switch traffic transact transfer transpose truck
WEAK
buy and sell cash in change hands contact with convert into deal in give and take go over to hook up horse-trade link up pass to pay back return the compliment swap horses turn the tables
Antonyms
STRONG
continue deny hold keep leave alone refuse remain

Example Sentences

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The exchange was typical of Luca de Meo’s first months as the boss at Kering, the luxury conglomerate that owns Pomellato, Gucci and nine other prestigious brands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

But for others like Mohammad Reza Hayatloo, who runs a currency exchange office, they are proud of their compatriots for forcing a ceasefire with Washington.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

In the letter, the scouts also said they had tried to resurrect the trip after the money went missing, but it became financially unviable due to the exchange rates and cost of living factors.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Luke Cannon, a trader on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, said he expected the deadline to be extended, or that things will continue in the current status quo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Jason broke up more cookies, letting the rotties feast in exchange for their help.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton