as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
according to our barter agreement, I do all of the mechanical work on my neighbor's car, and he does all of my snow removal
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Recent Examples of barter
Oliver Bateman, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
The day before the president’s birthday, the girl and her grandmother head to town with a shopping list of cake ingredients and Lamia’s book bag packed with an assortment of items to sell or barter.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
In the 1970s, China was an isolated country with an economy based mainly on communal obligations and barter trade.
—Salvatore Babones, Foreign Affairs, 7 June 2015
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Noun
The soul has been bartered away in 15-second increments, one TV commercial or finishing move kick-out at a time.
—Oliver Bateman, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
The day before the president’s birthday, the girl and her grandmother head to town with a shopping list of cake ingredients and Lamia’s book bag packed with an assortment of items to sell or barter.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
Verb
This flight continues the practice of launching US astronauts on Russian Soyuz missions, part of a barter agreement between NASA and the Russian space agency that also reserves a seat on SpaceX Dragon missions for Russian cosmonauts.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
In the 1970s, China was an isolated country with an economy based mainly on communal obligations and barter trade.
—Salvatore Babones, Foreign Affairs, 7 June 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barter
Noun
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Both exchanges happened in front of witnesses, including a husband of one of the women, according to the letter.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 July 2025
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For concentrated stock positions, consider tax-efficient strategies like exchange funds or gradual diversification to spread risk.—
Mike Mess,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Baltimore's core is still very young and talented, but there are a few veterans on expiring deals who should be traded.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Lukas Dostal, 25, is now the Anaheim Ducks’ undisputed No. 1 goaltender after veteran John Gibson was traded to the Detroit Red Wings on June 28.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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For the past five years, the VRChat community has been transacting on Fiverr, with creators charging over $1,000 for PC avatars equipped with features like a prehensile tail.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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And this may only be the beginning: as crypto infrastructure intersects with artificial intelligence, stablecoins could enable AI agents to transact autonomously, unlocking programmable, real-time finance.—
Georgii Verbitskii,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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In a world where AI agents will negotiate contracts, manage assets, and execute decisions, this kind of integration isn’t a novelty.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Instead, there’s more public bickering and negotiating.—
Matt Hayes,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
Verb
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According to the outlet, Diana was known to use her getaway during the last year of her life to bargain with paparazzi, who were eager to take photos of her in stylish swimsuits.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Whether Drescher or someone else, the person leading the guild next year will have a herculean task ahead of them as SAG-AFTRA returns to the negotiating table with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which collectively bargains on behalf of the major Hollywood studios.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The Bulls have already tried to deal Vučević to the Warriors once in a trade deadline deal that was smothered, in part, by the Jimmy Butler move with the Miami Heat.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Is Marchand officially moved on after being dealt last season?—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
Verb
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The suits and blazers that are offered are made from linen or lightweight wool or cashmere, depending on the season, and are merchandised in a more casual way.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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Besides education on its website and on social media, that also includes merchandising the massive assortment of plants available for purchase.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
Verb
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The series, currently filming in Singapore and Bangkok, follows two women who mysteriously swap souls after a car accident.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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In addition to their morning banter, Ripa and Consuelos are now for swapping sweet messages on social media.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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“Barter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barter. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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