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as in steal
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price
those shoes were a bargain because the store was going out of business
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2
as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
made a bargain that one would help the other next week
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as in to deal
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
they bargained with the car salesman for half an hour before settling on a price
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as in to agree
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action
I really hadn't bargained on buying a whole case of Girl Scout cookies, just a couple of boxes
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as in to negotiate
to bring about through discussion and compromise
bargained the price of the painting down to a figure that the artist could still live with
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Recent Examples of bargain
Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Trump’s opening tariffs have roiled the Europeans but could also restart talks about a new transatlantic grand bargain in trade for the first time in a decade.
—A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 5 Apr. 2025
Federal workers should not be allowed to collectively bargain, and for the first three decades of modern labor relations law, they weren’t allowed to.
—The Editors, National Review, 31 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The club considered that fee to be a bargain when Alcaraz joined in February, especially given his age and potential, but the decision is likely to be left to Moyes.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Trump’s opening tariffs have roiled the Europeans but could also restart talks about a new transatlantic grand bargain in trade for the first time in a decade.
—A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
The performers’ union and the Joint Policy Committee, which bargains on behalf of advertisers and advertising agencies, together pushed the conclusion of their current deals through April 11.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 5 Apr. 2025
Federal workers should not be allowed to collectively bargain, and for the first three decades of modern labor relations law, they weren’t allowed to.
—The Editors, National Review, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bargain
Noun
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Gray and Loyd combined for 23 points, and Gray logged three steals of her own.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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Adams finished with 17 points, five rebounds, three blocks and a steal in 31 minutes.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The agreement also has a joint research component where both companies will study and assess the actual effects of AI on professional tax preparation, with the goal of creating scalable solutions for future AI apps and solutions.—
Tor Constantino, MBA,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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If a deal is reached, sanctions would be imposed for any violation of the agreement or subsequent incursions into Ukraine.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But the way Yamamoto was dealing, the lack of run support posed little problem.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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In order to ease opposition to the bill, Parker said that several sections dealing mostly with a study of natural gas usage and other energy topics were removed ahead of Thursday’s debate.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2025
Verb
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If one partner needs space and the other needs closeness, find a middle ground, like agreeing to revisit the conversation after a short break.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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And then, meanwhile, Democrats and Republicans all got on the same page and agreed that they can’t be tried for insider trading.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
Verb
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During his first term, Trump pulled the U.S. out of the nuclear agreement negotiated with Iran by President Barack Obama.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Juggling showings, negotiating offers, and hunting for your dream home within budget is an all-consuming task.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Liles attached a copy of the previously confidential settlement to a new legal filing this week, arguing that the 20-year-old pact barred Doe from suing both him and UMG last February.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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The pact also includes theatrical and streaming rights to The Chosen’s upcoming final two seasons, which will follow the crucifixion (Season 6) and the resurrection (Season 7).—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
Verb
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But the large open kitchen that takes up most of the room is the same—with cooks’ stations encircling a central vent that’s dramatically cantilevered, like the funnel of a cruise ship—as is the seating, much of it arranged around a sweeping U-shaped counter.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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As part of that investigation, ATF special agents arranged for the gun sale, which took place on Feb. 17, 2023, in the parking lot of the Walmart on Murphy Canyon Road in Serra Mesa.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Leake, a fixture in local politics for decades, announced her own candidacy at Saturday’s convention.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2025
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On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan had just finished speaking at a union convention and was emerging from the hotel when he was struck by a bullet from would-be assassin John Hinckley Jr. .—
Major Garrett,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Bargain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bargain. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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