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as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
when the other team unexpectedly offered to hand over its top pitcher for our star shortstop, our coach agreed to the trade
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as in craft
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
a youth eager to learn the trade of cabinetmaking
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as in profession
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
writing is my trade
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as in commerce
the buying and selling of goods especially on a large scale and between different places
a bill regulating trade with that country
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as in sale
the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price
the trade of all of her holdings in the company just before the stock plunged in value immediately aroused suspicions
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as in to deal
to carry on the business of buying and selling goods or other property
the U.S. agreed to trade with China
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Recent Examples of trade
CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Kpler, which runs the ship-tracking service MarineTraffic, said the Sophia's involvement in sanctioned trade may extend back several years.
—Caroline Radnofsky, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Dianna Singh, Allure, 8 Jan. 2026
The Sharks and Kings, after a scoreless first period, traded goals in the second period.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Defensive tackle Kenny Clark came in the Parsons trade, and provided the consistency and accountability that Schottenheimer often preaches.
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Longtime devotees will also notice that the original frosted bottle has been traded for a shinier, sleeker version, though the sizes on offer (30ml and 18ml) and pricing ($69 and $48, respectively) remain the same.
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The House Oversight Committee’s first hearing on the Minnesota fraud scandal was complete with lawmakers pointing fingers and exchanging barbs in heated exchanges.—
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His son looks just as focused, especially after the two exchange words.—
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The book was created using a biological, sensual craft, as well as a cerebral one.—
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The Gregory House comes alive with artisans, botanists, and historians demonstrating different crafts, as well as discussing the rare flora and fauna at the park.—
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Hand care, of course, is essential to Wan and her profession.—
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Dubai’s reputation as a paradise for sun-seekers and digital nomads has been burnished on TikTok and Instagram, and in recent years the UAE has sought to formalize content creation as a profession, bringing it into the fold of its economic transformation drive.—
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As a pilgrimage for generations of Colorado families, business owners, workers and visitors, as Coors put it, the Stock Show continues to stand out with its physical fellowship, and not the impersonal commerce, Zoom calls or social media messaging that have taken over business.—
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In reality, return challenges are often a symptom of fragmented systems across the entire commerce lifecycle.—
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This includes mortgage rates, home prices and the number of houses for sale, according to the National Association of Realtors.—
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In addition to West Virginia, six other states have targeted food dyes with new laws or executive orders, requiring warning labels on food with certain dyes or banning the sale of such products in schools.—
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By the show's finale, she's become such a central part of the group that Joyce is the one who deals the killing blow to Vecna.—
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Fulton County Reparations Task Force, a volunteer group in Georgia’s most populous county, recently submitted a 636-page report on the harms the municipality dealt through slavery and discrimination against Black residents.—
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Take a cue from Nicole Kidman and swap bulky trainers for a sleeker option that styles effortlessly from the plane to wherever the day takes you.—
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There’s a cost to swapping out curriculum that produced Fulbright scholars for beach volleyball scholarships, and The Times missed it.—
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Renovations concluding in 2026 First Ward Creative Arts The conversion of the former First Ward Elementary in uptown to a full-magnet arts middle school, serving grades 6-8, has already begun.—
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If nothing changes, the Hispanic arts industry in Arkansas could be threatened, both musicians agreed.—
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“Trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trade. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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