How to Use switch in a Sentence
- He threw the switch to stop the machine.
- She flicked a switch and turned the lamp on.
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Rather the tone of the film changes each time there is a genre switch.
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Kaely Monahan,
The Arizona Republic,
20 Apr. 2023
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Flip the switch when it’s done, and out pours your cold brew.
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Jaina Grey,
WIRED,
30 June 2023
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Some are not ready to make the switch from Twitter to Threads.
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Taylor Lorenz,
Washington Post,
7 July 2023
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With the flip of a switch, LED light will shine through the cutouts to bring a warm glow to your space.
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Addie Morton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2023
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The dark brown is beautiful and a good switch from black.
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Kristine Solomon,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Nov. 2023
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And those who make the switch might find their floors — and their souls — a bit better for it.
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Kate Morgan,
Washington Post,
3 Nov. 2023
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The switches for the windows and locks have been moved to the center console.
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Kevin Williams,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2023
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It’s also got a dimmable touch switch to choose the brightness.
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Claire Rutter,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2024
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There’s no way of knowing when the switch in names occurred.
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Frank Batavick,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2023
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Describe what the switch is, what the political means are, and what stands in the way.
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David Remnick,
The New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2023
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That switch will likely speed up refunds, the IRS said.
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Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com,
al,
10 Aug. 2023
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The switch Vanessa was a partner in an audit firm in Paris.
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Graham Ward,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2024
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Each buzzer had two motors with wires that ran up to the booth, and the projectionist would hit the switch.
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Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
17 Sep. 2023
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One of the biggest improvements of the Lily 2 is the switch to a standard 14mm quick-release strap.
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PCMAG,
10 Apr. 2024
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The company will flip a switch and turn on ads for all of its Prime Video viewers.
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Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Jan. 2024
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For a fun take on the classic teddy coat, this quilted Levi’s one is a nice switch up.
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Taylor Jean Stephan,
Peoplemag,
17 Jan. 2024
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The night-light turns off after 10 minutes or can be turned off sooner with the on/off switch.
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Maya Polton,
Parents,
4 Aug. 2023
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The Heat often has been left at a height deficit on switches, though that’s nothing new.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2024
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The switch to February meant just a six-month turnaround from the last tourney.
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Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2024
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LAist reporter Erin Stone rode around with a trucker who made the switch to see and hear the difference.
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Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2023
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This is West's second party switch of the 2024 campaign.
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Alexandra Marquez,
NBC News,
5 Oct. 2023
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The Lakers’ dished out a season-best 38 assists, James taking over as the point guard in the lineup switch.
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Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Dec. 2023
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The quick switch Too often room lighting is simply too dim.
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Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2024
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Replace only the deadbolt so the door looks no different on the front or back; only the edge of the door reveals the switch.
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Jeanne Huber,
Washington Post,
28 July 2023
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Like making the switch to a glass nail file, choosing a non-acetone remover is an easy and quick fix.
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Melanie Rud,
SELF,
28 July 2023
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The vacuum works well on both carpet and hard floors thanks to a simple switch that shuts off the brushroll when on hard floor mode.
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Terri Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2023
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Once the team flipped that switch, the female flies had the ability to just do the whole reproduction thing on their own.
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Jackie Appel,
Popular Mechanics,
27 July 2023
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In most states, the fall brings with it a switch to a cheaper blend of gasoline containing more butane.
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Santul Nerkar,
New York Times,
20 Sep. 2023
- I switched to a new doctor.
- Why did you switch jobs?
- He kept switching back and forth between topics.
- We switched over to a different telephone service.
- She switched back to her original insurance company.
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And switch to something the Chiefs hadn’t run all year.
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Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2024
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The video then switched to footage of a yellow knife on the floor, with blood visible on the blade.
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Kirsty Hatcher,
Peoplemag,
12 Apr. 2024
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With the change of season comes the natural desire to switch things up above the neck.
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Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2023
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Gary Oldman switched up his look for the Golden Globes!
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Bailey Richards,
Peoplemag,
8 Jan. 2024
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Sometimes, more egg yolks are added, as is sour cream, and sometimes, the dairy is switched up.
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Jessie Sheehan,
Washington Post,
2 Feb. 2024
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This option is the best bar stool for those who have the urge to switch up their home’s look every few months.
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Addie Morton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2024
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Swipe the stem of the AirPods to adjust the volume, press to play or pause music, and switch between the two modes.
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Toni Sutton,
Peoplemag,
10 Oct. 2023
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Don’t be afraid to think outside the coloring book, as switch to colors out of the norm.
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David A. Rose,
Field & Stream,
20 Mar. 2024
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That's 1 rep. Perform once more with same leg, then switch sides and repeat.
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Andi Breitowich,
Women's Health,
16 Aug. 2023
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Complete 16 reps with a medium weight on one side, then switch.
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Sarah Felbin,
Women's Health,
18 Apr. 2023
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Tones switch from golden or white-based to brassy or orange.
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Margaux Anbouba,
ELLE,
4 Apr. 2023
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With this extra-long 108-foot spool of LED lights that switches between the two, the answer is both.
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Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
15 Nov. 2023
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The 5-button layout allows users to steer left and right, control their speed, and switch it on and off.
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Max Inchausti,
Field & Stream,
20 Mar. 2023
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Swift switched it up with a long leather trench coat in a classic khaki color.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
13 Dec. 2023
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Still, the kids never complained, and the convenience of having a stroller that can switch from one to two seats was worth it.
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Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
11 July 2023
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But some experts say the lack of fiery response so far could be a sign of China switching tack.
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Brittyn Clennett,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2023
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The minimum age to switch a child’s car seat to forward-facing is 2 years old.
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Jennifer Brookland,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Aug. 2023
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In the evening, a generator is switched on, and everyone comes to charge their phones.
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Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2023
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There was a car in front of him going 30 mph in a 60 mph zone, and Riker switched lanes to pass when disaster struck.
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Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2024
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Out of 158 million who voted, some will switch sides, but switching is rare.
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David Lauter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Nov. 2023
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The driver then switches gears and puts the car into reverse as the agent tries to hold onto his left forearm.
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The Arizona Republic,
13 Apr. 2023
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The wind decided to have a mind of its own that night and switched to a straight east, which allowed two different does to bust me.
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Scott Bestul,
Field & Stream,
1 Nov. 2023
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The first season of the show aired episodes every two weeks, while the second season switched to a weekly format.
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Zack Sharf,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2024
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The governor’s office declined to give a reason for the firing and switch.
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James Brooks,
Anchorage Daily News,
7 Sep. 2023
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Many Black professionals feel a sense of pressure to code switch in the workplace.
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Maya Richard-Craven,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2024
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