in exchange

phrase

: as a substitute

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced this month that his Economic Development Corporation, helmed by Biden’s former FTC chair, Lina Khan, would invest $30 million in a quantum technology lab in exchange for 15% of its profits. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Prosecutors allege Ulrich promised to steer contracts and expedite inspections for several Queens business owners in exchange for cash and other benefits. — Alice Gainer, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 While draft version histories are not sacred texts, being asked to share them in exchange for exoneration does introduce some thorny social questions about how much writers need to show an audience — or accuser — in order to be trusted. — T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026 The startup incubation program MiraclePlus, which was sanctioned along with Zhisuan, gave seed capital in exchange for an ownership stake in Zhisuan, the State Department said. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in exchange

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in exchange was in the 15th century

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in exchange
inexcitability
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“In exchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20exchange. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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