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as in to arrange
to bring about through discussion and compromise
wanted to negotiate a higher salary before she accepted the job offer
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2
as in to manage
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
she's good at negotiating personality conflicts between coworkers
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as in to manipulate
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
the prisoners negotiated their escape by using Morse code to tap messages to each other through the walls
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as in to deal
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
told them I'd take $8,000 for the car and wasn't in the mood to negotiate
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as in to execute
to carry through (as a process) to completion
scores of experiments later, the chemists managed to negotiate the development of a more durable polymer
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Recent Examples of negotiate
Banks said pay was part of the issue, but correction officers got a 17% pay raise in a new three-year contact, negotiated by the Fraternal Order of Police, Jerry B. Haddock Lodge No. 86.
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Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
An analysis released last month by Redfin found that home sellers now vastly outnumber buyers, an early indication that negotiating power may be shifting back into buyers’ hands.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
The last time was in 2012, when then-Gov. Jerry Brown negotiated a compromise that raised benefits but imposed new rules on eligibility for benefits and medical care to save enough money to pay for the increases.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
Trade agreements typically take years—not mere months—to negotiate.
—Danny Bakst, Fortune, 27 June 2025
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Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
An analysis released last month by Redfin found that home sellers now vastly outnumber buyers, an early indication that negotiating power may be shifting back into buyers’ hands.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
The last time was in 2012, when then-Gov. Jerry Brown negotiated a compromise that raised benefits but imposed new rules on eligibility for benefits and medical care to save enough money to pay for the increases.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
Trade agreements typically take years—not mere months—to negotiate.
—Danny Bakst, Fortune, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiate
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In addition to their other tasks, house cleaners will arrange little items like these neatly.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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Similar to a puzzle, the goal is for kids to arrange the strings in a way that fits within the board’s pattern.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
30 June 2025
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Australia’s oldest operating planetarium is the Melbourne Planetarium, managed by Museums Victoria since 1965.—
Martin Bush,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
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His podcast with son and managing partner and pollster Jeremy Zogby can be heard here.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 July 2025
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The legislation was driven by concerns that the Chinese government could manipulate content and access sensitive data from American users.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Fox agreed two years ago to pay Dominion Voting Systems $787 million to drop a lawsuit related to the network’s false claims that voting machines were manipulated to help President Biden win the 2020 election.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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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
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The Treaty was executed by both the colonies and Great Britain, as well as by the other countries that had participated in the conflict.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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For aspiring entrepreneurs, the platform provides a roadmap—from evaluating whether an idea is viable and profitable, to determining the necessary steps and legal requirements to operate in specific markets, and how to successfully execute the business plan.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Hong Kong concluded its stablecoin consultation in early 2025, signaling a shift toward regulatory recognition in Asia.—
Elizabeth Rossiello,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The series will conclude with its upcoming fifth season, to be released in three parts on Nov. 26, Dec. 25 and Dec. 31.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Hexagon's new humanoid robot is built to step into these tough environments, handling repetitive and error-prone tasks so businesses can keep things running smoothly and safely.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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While marketed as ideal starter pets for children, they were described by multiple users as difficult to handle and heartbreakingly short-lived.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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The robotic arms are similar to those used in automotive manufacturing, engineered for speed, precision, and reliability.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Each pop-up event is meticulously engineered to provide not only memorable consumer experiences but also gather crucial data, enabling Kizik to better understand market readiness for future investments.—
Brin Snelling,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Negotiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiate. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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