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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The insider further revealed that the lovers spent 20 minutes exchanging their handwritten vows, and that they handed out custom handkerchiefs, embroidered with a “TT” and lyrics from Swift’s 2014 song “Blank Space.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
The two brides celebrated with an intimate dinner for family and friends, before exchanging vows beneath the Chuppah in bespoke looks by Israeli fashion designer Oria Azran.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Ohtani looked close to his normal self, even exchanging a few “gotcha” laughs with Smith, like when he induced an infield pop-up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
Trump and Kim met three times in his first spell in the White House, and at the time he said they "fell in love" after exchanging "beautiful letters."
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
We didn’t make much of a fuss with Hanukkah, merely exchanging a few small gifts and fighting the candles.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
