in exchange

phrase

: as a substitute

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In the spot, Lee was looking for $175,000 in exchange for 10 percent equity in their company. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 Daycares can voluntarily participate in the program and, in exchange, are eligible to receive taxpayer subsidies. — Justin Price, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Council members persuaded business leaders to drop that measure in exchange for an 18-month delay in the increase to a $30 minimum wage. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 The tow company demanded to be paid in cash and without a receipt in exchange, Campos said. — Logan Smith, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in exchange

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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 excess of
in exchange
inexcitability
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“In exchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20exchange. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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