in exchange

Idioms

Also, in exchange for. In return (for something or someone), as in Jim lent Bill his motorcycle, and Bill offered his car in exchange, or At the party, the guests were given cookies in exchange for the ones they brought. [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

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The letter states that the Clippers lost out on a $300 million sponsorship agreement with Sanberg in exchange for the team to wear Aspiration jerseys patches.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Rasheed took on menial jobs to survive like washing clothes for inmates in exchange for a bit of cash or food.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Paxton said he didn’t recall receiving interest in exchange for his legal work and didn’t recall soliciting other investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

While papers are shredded in some offices, two Tisza insiders told the BBC, officials are offering Tisza pen drives with digital copies, in exchange for keeping their jobs, or immunity from prosecution.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“Into politics, of which I have taken final leave....I have given up newspapers in exchange for Tacitus and Thucydides, for Newton and Euclid; and I find myself much happier.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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