swap
verb (used with object)
to exchange, barter, or trade, as one thing for another.
is swapping
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present progressiveof swap (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Already there is evidence this virus is swapping genes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2024
Marks & Spencer is swapping plastic carrier bags for paper ones in all stores, in an expansion of a trial that began in 10 branches in January.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2023
That would be followed three days later by New Hampshire and Nevada, the latter of which is swapping the caucus it used to hold in favor of a primary.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 3, 2023
What Cristiano Ronaldo should expect in the Saudi Pro League: The former Manchester United star is swapping the Premier League for one ranked 58th-best.
From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2023
Watching Exxon's algae-heavy advertisements, you'd think the company is swapping oil barrels for biofuel farms.
From Salon ● Mar. 10, 2022
