switching

VERB

change, exchange

Synonyms

STRONGEST

convert divert replace shift swap turn veer

STRONG

deflect deviate interchange rearrange shunt sidetrack substitute trade turnabout

WEAK

change course turn aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

keep maintain remain stay

Example Sentences

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To cut costs, some companies are switching to free, open-source AI models that anyone can download -- not as powerful as ChatGPT or Anthropic's Claude, but good enough for many tasks.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Also, she wondered if she would be better off taking her own Social Security benefit until age 67 and then switching to the survivor’s benefit, or if she should take the survivor’s benefit now.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Civil liberties groups have long-standing concerns police can misuse body-worn cameras by switching them off during incidents or failing to disclose footage, raising questions regarding accountability.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Farmers are slashing expenses wherever possible, with some planting fewer seeds or switching to crops that require less fertilizer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Mr. Lemoncello handed out thirty-three full college scholarships before switching off the giant swirling flashlight.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein