exchange
verb (used with object)
to give up (something) for something else; part with for some equivalent; change for another.
exchanging
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present participleof exchange.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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They mingle cheerfully with the prisoners, laughing and exchanging gossip before the judges walk in to start the hearing.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Like other communities around the country, residents in Doral have begun exchanging messages to alert one another to the presence of immigration agents or to someone being detained.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
On Tuesday, Hanks posted video of himself approaching André and his security team at the event and exchanging some words with the comedian.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
We established a school with Mountain State Spotlight in West Virginia after filing our new school’s name and location with authorities on a piece of notebook paper, then exchanging a few emails.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
We could hear Cecile and Big Ma exchanging words.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
