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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Jonathan Pearce: Born in Illinois, this attacking midfielder actually played twice for the US in 2025 before switching allegiance to the country of his parents last November.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The developers called the possibility of switching sites a “red herring” because it would require them to restart a multi-year entitlement process.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Both companies have said that the majority of the new prescriptions are for new users of GLP-1s, not people switching from the more effective and expensive injections.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026

Solid-state transformers are much lighter than the current version and can manipulate voltage in more sophisticated ways—almost like switching an analog system to digital.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“Lemme ask you guys somethin’,” I finally said, switching the plate from one hand to the other.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña