Thesaurus results for BACK-AND-FORTH

back-and-forth

noun

ˈbak-ən(d)-ˈfȯrth

Definition of back-and-forth

as in exchange

a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another after the usual back-and-forth of official gifts, the two leaders entered into a serious discussion

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as in discussion

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue the others listened with relish to the back-and-forth between the two noted professors

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Recent Examples of back-and-forth Multiple back-and-forths over the course of several weeks led to the major match on Monday – and the two stars on the women’s roster delivered. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 This operational visibility eliminates weeks of back-and-forth negotiation and guesswork for brands and factory managers. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 In a back-and-forth showdown between storied programs, Duke escaped the Phog with a 74-70 overtime victory. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 First things first, after two seasons of (light, destined to be cleared up) back-and-forth, Joanne and Noah have moved in together. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for back-and-forth

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Noun

Let a simple exchange be useful without turning it into homework.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
His exchange with an Apple TV reporter sparked headlines last week, with the actor berating the reporter on video for her question during his series’ Hollywood premiere.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of exchange

Noun

California lawmakers began a discussion Thursday about removing the cap on the state’s $750 million incentive for film and TV production, while acknowledging that such a move would face budget hurdles.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
Messages recovered from a defendant’s phone included a photograph with the child and discussions about a connecting flight to Houston.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of discussion

Noun

Essential California asked the bishop about his letter and the church’s role in the immigration debate while checking in with a couple of Catholic scholars who offered their perspectives.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
This seems like a perfectly reasonable debate/dialogue/deliberation to have without everybody--well, most bodies--running for the exits.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of debate

Noun

The store features eyewear displays and consultation areas, a dedicated space for eye examinations, an on-site workshop for lens fittings and adjustments, and a VIP area.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Then a five-minute pitch turned into a half-four consultation.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of consultation

Noun

Danielle Friedman does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

— Danielle Friedman, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
Expect more brands to pair products with questionnaires, telehealth consults or at-home test kits.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of consult

Noun

Debates over consciousness have further complicated the conversation about how to regulate AI.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
But the objects we are left with, to take both Kaplan and Naumann as examples, often fall short of what either a painting or sculpture can be—and, without the theater play itself, what of the pertinent conversation?

— Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of conversation

Noun

Cuevas and Vanette asked the council to acknowledge their concerns and engage in meaningful dialogue with them.

— Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
The book used an imaginary dialogue between two women to explain the principles of economics, collecting the ideas of the new science together in a way that had never before been attempted.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of dialogue

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