switching

VERB

change, exchange

Synonyms

STRONGEST

convert divert replace shift swap turn veer

STRONG

deflect deviate interchange rearrange shunt sidetrack substitute trade turnabout

WEAK

change course turn aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

keep maintain remain stay

Example Sentences

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Normally, the protein works inside a cell's nucleus, switching genes on to drive cell growth and metabolism.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

However, once outside the castle gates, Bobbin proudly declares in song that he’s switching sides.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

To be sure, not all countries are switching back to coal and analysts don’t expect the trend to last in the long term, especially if the Strait of Hormuz reopens and LNG shipments resume.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Additionally, new networking technology focused on optical circuit switching is rising in popularity.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

The store was located on the other side of town, and the trip involved taking one train and then switching to another.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris