as in compromise
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
it will take some negotiation, but I think we can get each side to agree to a cease-fire
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Recent Examples of negotiation
What Happens Next Trump's approval rating could fluctuate in the coming weeks, depending on the outcome of key events, including critical negotiations in the Russia-Ukraine war, the evolving tariff situation and concerns about a recession.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
But with negotiations about to start in Doha – and with an Israeli team en route – the targeting of Sinwar means Israel has just attempted to kill Hamas’ key decision maker needed to seal any potential agreement.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Moreno and Aitken exchanged greetings at the home opener, but the Angels have not committed to any negotiations.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
The two countries signed the accord following months of sometimes fraught negotiations.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 2 May 2025
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
But with negotiations about to start in Doha – and with an Israeli team en route – the targeting of Sinwar means Israel has just attempted to kill Hamas’ key decision maker needed to seal any potential agreement.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Moreno and Aitken exchanged greetings at the home opener, but the Angels have not committed to any negotiations.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
The two countries signed the accord following months of sometimes fraught negotiations.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiation
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True to form, the Wiz system is way cheaper than the Philips Hue version without any obvious compromises (to my eye).—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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None of it produces compromise or consensus or results.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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The nations' decision to recognize Israel broke with years-long consensus among Arab nations that any formal relationship with Israel would only occur with the establishment of a Palestinian state.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The monthly reading was in line with the Dow Jones consensus estimate while the 12-month was a bit below the forecast for 2.4%.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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“Negotiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiation. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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