Synonyms of swapping

swapping

verb

present participle of swap

as in exchanging

to give up (something) and take something else in return

we swapped our other lawn mower for our neighbors' old snowblower

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exchanging
• substituting
• trading
• changing
• replacing
• switching
• shifting
• commuting
• interchanging
• displacing
• superseding
• reciprocating
• yielding
• surrendering
• ceding
• handing over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of swapping

If garlic or onions regularly leave you smelling off, Cleveland Clinic suggests using them sparingly or swapping in herbs and spices. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

The clinic also suggests swapping garlic and onions for herbs and spices if those foods trigger odor. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Being model agnostic should mean more than swapping one API for another. — Doug Shannon, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Does swapping in Leonard for Brandon Ingram put them in the upper echelon? — Doug Haller, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

After cutting open both stems and swapping the batteries between earbuds, iFixit noticed the buds could no longer be charged. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

The quietcation travel trend is all about escaping the noise and slowing things down, swapping packed itineraries and busy cities for nature, fresh air, and peaceful activities. — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026

The design duo suggests swapping out big recessed lighting for new LED fixtures. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

By swapping the side-slider in to replace the tailgate galley that features in the Adventure, Lume is able to stretch out the interior floor down the full length of the trailer. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026