swap
verb (used with object)
to exchange, barter, or trade, as one thing for another.
have swapped
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present perfectof swap.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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They also noted that the beta — which measures volatility in comparison to the wider market — of value and growth have swapped places, mainly driven by Big Tech and the artificial-intelligence industry.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
To stay safe, some immigrants have swapped in-person activities with digital approximations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2025
"Tracey tells me off for saying this, but I would have swapped my life for one of those poor students - without a doubt," Wayne said.
From BBC ● May 8, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Kansas City Royals have swapped pitchers with the Astros, sending right-hander Dylan Coleman to Houston in exchange for minor league right-hander Carlos Mateo.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 6, 2023
Is it possible our personalities have swapped bodies?
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
