exchange
verb (used with object)
to give up (something) for something else; part with for some equivalent; change for another.
exchanged
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past participleof exchange.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof exchange.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
exchangeverb (used with object)to give up (something) for something else; part with for some equivalent; change for another.
Example Sentences
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Published in Science Advances, the findings provide a new picture of how prehistoric Europeans interacted, exchanged genes, and maintained populations through thousands of years of dramatic environmental change.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
In March 2024, Variety reported that Stephenson exchanged emails and calls with the Writers Guild of America’s senior director of credits Lesley Mackey, alleging he needed to discuss a “credits-related issue” on a high-profile film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Those future samples could provide another important piece of the puzzle, helping researchers determine how different regions of the early Solar System exchanged material and ultimately produced the planets, moons, and asteroids we observe today.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
Extra material includes the discarded chapters as well as letters Hemingway exchanged at the time, including those with Fitzgerald.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
He exchanged a look with the other journalists, who were struggling to contain their smirks.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
