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as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
when the other team unexpectedly offered to hand over its top pitcher for our star shortstop, our coach agreed to the trade
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as in craft
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
a youth eager to learn the trade of cabinetmaking
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as in profession
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
writing is my trade
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as in commerce
the buying and selling of goods especially on a large scale and between different places
a bill regulating trade with that country
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as in sale
the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price
the trade of all of her holdings in the company just before the stock plunged in value immediately aroused suspicions
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as in to deal
to carry on the business of buying and selling goods or other property
the U.S. agreed to trade with China
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Recent Examples of trade
Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 15 July 2025
Powell in attendance: Heat trade acquisition Norman Powell was in attendance, seated with Erik Spoelstra and the coaching staff across from the Heat bench.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
He was then traded to the Arizona Cardinals later that season and ultimately released early in the offseason for cap space.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
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Noun
This enables users to jump in or out of a position immediately—important during live sports events when prices are volatile and quick trade execution is paramount.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 15 July 2025
Powell in attendance: Heat trade acquisition Norman Powell was in attendance, seated with Erik Spoelstra and the coaching staff across from the Heat bench.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Verb
The Dallas Mavericks were lucky enough to land the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft after trading Luka Doncic ahead of the deadline last year.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
He was then traded to the Arizona Cardinals later that season and ultimately released early in the offseason for cap space.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trade
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Ferguson says another 150,000 residents could be priced out of the state health care exchange.—
Tim Clouser,
The Washington Examiner,
19 July 2025
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With mangoes hitting peak ripeness in June and July, certain Miami restaurants are offering food and drinks in exchange for the stone fruit.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
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The Georges River, where the jet ski crash occurred, is a popular site for people riding various water crafts including jet skis and boats, according to Sky News.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Key ingredients are scale and breadth, collaborations and partnerships, and specialism, or craft, Kate Ward, managing director, Unscripted Productions at BBC Studios Productions, tells THR.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 July 2025
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The shortage of nurses is straining our hospitals and increasing health-care costs—and yet there are also big barriers in place for students interested in entering the profession where they are sorely needed.—
Michael B. Horn,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Her patronage will help elevate the profession and support our mission to champion teachers.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Baek believes the future of K-beauty—and commerce more broadly—won't be shaped by ads or product launches but by trust, authenticity, and people.—
Angela Chan-Danisi,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Both Glamour commerce director Brie Schwartz and style commerce editor Jake Henry Smith own and love Melissa’s iconic Possession sandals, which kicked off the original jelly sandals craze back in the ’80s.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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The Enterprise Application Imagine a global sales leader validating forecast accuracy in seconds.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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To qualify for this exclusion, individuals must have lived in their home for at least two out of the five years before the date of sale.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Verb
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As for the second-round picks dealt, each previously was gained in trades, one from the Max Strus sign-and-trade transaction with the Cleveland Cavaliers, one from last season’s trade of Thomas Bryant to the Indiana Pacers.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Update: This article was updated on July 11, 2025 to note that Ferrero and its affiliates have acquired at least 21 companies in 9 countries since 2015, with eight deals in the U.S. since 2017 before the WK Kellogg deal.—
Giacomo Tognini,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Typically support is limited, either by a sole that’s too rigid to go flat, a sole that’s too flexible for a safe heel, or a mechanism that lacks the ability to swap the heels.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Alternatively, the North American Lily Society suggests placing a short, sturdy stake at planting, then swapping it out for a tall stake (using the same hole) as the lily grows.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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Naturally creative and expressive, Leo parents encourage their kids to explore interests in music, drama, and art.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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The shop features bespoke furniture and lighting designed by Max ID NY’s founder Maximilian Eicke with spacial and experiential design by My Nguyen and art by Chidy Wayne.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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“Trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trade. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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