1
as in to swap
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 to flick
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 to hide
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 to reverse
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary
a politician who has switched his position on a number of issues
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5
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the loose rigging switched the mast during the storm
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1
as in whip
a long thin or flexible tool for striking
struck the horse's hide with a leather switch, and it took off at a gallop
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as in flick
a quick jerky movement from side to side or up and down
that telltale switch of the cat's tail meant there was a mouse under the piano
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3
as in swipe
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
in frustration, he gave the mule a sharp switch on the rump, but it still wouldn't budge
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Recent Examples of switch
Elias Burke, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Christian Luna, a Gold’s member for about eight years, switched his membership to the new flagship location at 7301 Burnet Road almost immediately after visiting during its three-day grand opening last week.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
Russell Lewis, NPR, 11 July 2025
The new information matches media reports this week that, citing anonymous sources, said that investigators were focused on the engine fuel control switches.
—Tribune News Service, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
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Verb
Then, once the VIP is in their seat, the task switches to providing the most seamless experience possible, even if the security staff are on high alert.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Christian Luna, a Gold’s member for about eight years, switched his membership to the new flagship location at 7301 Burnet Road almost immediately after visiting during its three-day grand opening last week.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
Noun
The report suggests that there was nothing out of the ordinary about its takeoff — until the fuel control switches were flipped off.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 11 July 2025
The new information matches media reports this week that, citing anonymous sources, said that investigators were focused on the engine fuel control switches.
—Tribune News Service, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for switch
Verb
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Typically support is limited, either by a sole that’s too rigid to go flat, a sole that’s too flexible for a safe heel, or a mechanism that lacks the ability to swap the heels.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Alternatively, the North American Lily Society suggests placing a short, sturdy stake at planting, then swapping it out for a tall stake (using the same hole) as the lily grows.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Your words were steady, steeped in the old stories, but my eyes flicked to the window, unafraid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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Superman is more conventional than Gunn’s Guardians flicks, or even his DC outings The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker, yet he’s carried over the unhinged, off-kilter fun of those films.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Such a deal is not going to bring about North Korea’s denuclearization, of course, and Pyongyang will likely attempt to cheat by hiding some of its nuclear facilities.—
ANDREI LANKOV,
Foreign Affairs,
8 July 2025
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Keep scrolling for more impressive Prime Day deals on hidden camera detectors hiding throughout the site, starting at $24.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Verb
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With President Donald Trump in the White House, the agency has reversed course on several crypto enforcement actions, dropping cases against major players like Coinbase and Binance and signaling a more permissive stance.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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On June 14, Trump ordered ICE to pause enforcement actions on farms, but the agency reversed course just days later.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The Boston Celtics are still licking their wounds following the heartbreaking end to the 2024-25 NBA season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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And Lil Wayne agrees by licking my face, which is part of the job description for companion dogs.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Cornyn, a former majority whip, has been less of a cheerleader but was key to getting Trump’s agenda through the Senate in his first term and is central to the looming battle in the upper chamber to secure the president’s budget bill by July 4.—
Maria Recio,
Austin American Statesman,
3 July 2025
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The current theory is that as the planet amasses energy during its orbit, some of that is redirected in waves along the star’s magnetic field lines like someone cracking a whip.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Underneath the slab of ribs is a flap of meat called the skirt, which is also trimmed off.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 July 2025
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The soft style — shaped as a croissant with a rounded handle and signature secret pockets under the flap to hold essentials, such as lipstick, sunglasses, cash and a smartphone — made a return for fall 2025 as part of the collection that marked the Roman fashion house’s centennial this year.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
Noun
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So in other words, give your shoes a good swipe before stepping inside.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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The Tarte Brows for Days Framing Gel was made for anyone who wants definition, fuller-looking brows, and serious hold (without stickiness) in a single swipe.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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“Switch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switch. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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