1
as in swapping
to give up (something) and take something else in return
switched the real grapes for fake ones switched the day of his flight from Thursday to Friday
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2
as in flicking
to move from side to side or up and down with quick jerky motions
cows lazily switching their tails and chewing their cud
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3
as in hiding
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
switched the stagecoach horses to control the direction they took
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4
as in reversing
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary
a politician who has switched his position on a number of issues
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as in licking
to strike repeatedly
the loose rigging switched the mast during the storm
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Recent Examples of switching
Medications Talk with your provider about switching medications, especially if your current prescription is the culprit.
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Instead of switching companies, employees are more likely to stay in their roles in 2025.
—Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
There’s also the idea that Reeves wants his Batman to stay grounded, and switching him over to the DCU would throw all that out the window.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The upfront costs of buying electric vehicles are significantly higher, and switching to electric trucks requires building charging infrastructure.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Starting with him all depressed, doing a team-up, switching sides, going through this whole emotional journey with his grandfather, and everything that that entails as well.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Consolidated thin lake ice, switching to medium lake ice along Bays de Noc and in the southeastern section.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Lynx, developed by Deep Robotics, demonstrates exceptional mobility, switching between wheels and traditional quadruped modes for climbing stairs or overcoming obstacles.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Within this context, emotional and contextual data must be used as levers to foster deeper emotional connections across all key moments with customers to increase their lifetime value, while also decreasing their likelihood of switching brands and improving engagement that is emotionally led.
—Billee Howard, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Instead of switching companies, employees are more likely to stay in their roles in 2025.
—Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
There’s also the idea that Reeves wants his Batman to stay grounded, and switching him over to the DCU would throw all that out the window.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The upfront costs of buying electric vehicles are significantly higher, and switching to electric trucks requires building charging infrastructure.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Starting with him all depressed, doing a team-up, switching sides, going through this whole emotional journey with his grandfather, and everything that that entails as well.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Consolidated thin lake ice, switching to medium lake ice along Bays de Noc and in the southeastern section.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Lynx, developed by Deep Robotics, demonstrates exceptional mobility, switching between wheels and traditional quadruped modes for climbing stairs or overcoming obstacles.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Within this context, emotional and contextual data must be used as levers to foster deeper emotional connections across all key moments with customers to increase their lifetime value, while also decreasing their likelihood of switching brands and improving engagement that is emotionally led.
—Billee Howard, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for switching
Verb
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Talk to your manager or a colleague about swapping roles temporarily to gain a fresh perspective.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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What is progress, after all, if not swapping error for a timeless truth?—
Nikhil Krishnan,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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But over the past two terms of the Hindu nationalist government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, these vendors were accused of hiding their identity, of pretending to be Hindu.—
Ismat Ara,
TIME,
15 Mar. 2025
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With their teeth bared in a frozen rictus grin, this couple appears to be hiding a darkness which we are left only to guess at.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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Jared Harris is the best movie John ever, licking his lips and sucking his teeth; Aidan Quinn is the best movie Paul.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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Boston, Cleveland, and New York are licking their chops, ready to feast on a Bucks team missing its point guard, its bench leader, and its identity.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The pair quietly got married in May 2024, before exchanging vows again that October.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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During a March 11 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the 21-year-old actress opened up about exchanging vows with the 22-year-old actor and model.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Elle was also seen whipping her hands in a circle to the music during the awards ceremony.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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This instant camera captures little moments and big occasions on film, which feels a little more special than whipping out an iPhone.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
2 Jan. 2025
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But the unhappy ending is especially head-pounding for Saxon Ratliff (Patrick Schwarzenegger).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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Queen finished with a team-best 17 points, but Maryland frequently settled for outside jumpers instead of pounding the ball inside to Queen and Julian Reese.—
Lindsay Schnell,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The user manual will provide this information, as well as guidance on how to open the fan, if doing so is permissible.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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Authorities initially said a 4-year-old girl doing laundry with her mother and a 30-year-old man died.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In a conversation with Newsweek, Goldsmith discussed the role of emerging machine-learning tools and automation in the workplace and new ways of approaching recruiting, talent strategy, and productivity in today's fast-changing times.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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But now, the SSA is changing that policy, which a White House official told CBS MoneyWatch is due to the rollout of anti-fraud software that will be able to identify anomalies and flag potential fraud when people verify their identities over the phones.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Switching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switching. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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