give-and-take
noun
1
: the practice of making mutual concessions : compromise
2
: a usually good-natured exchange (as of ideas or comments)
Synonyms of give-and-take
Examples of give-and-take in a Sentence
a give-and-take about what we should do Saturday night
negotiating the terms of the deal will require some give-and-take on both sides
enjoyed the flirty give-and-take between the two romantic lead characters
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The latter was a constant source of give-and-take with coaches.
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Without the organic give-and-take of a real therapeutic exchange, patients lose the sense that someone is not merely interpreting your words but genuinely trying to understand you.
—Brianna Hardcastle, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
For any deal to be signed into law, however, will require a give-and-take that Democrats might find difficult to swallow.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026
His offensive approach, though, has been a give-and-take.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Without the organic give-and-take of a real therapeutic exchange, patients lose the sense that someone is not merely interpreting your words but genuinely trying to understand you.
—Brianna Hardcastle, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
For any deal to be signed into law, however, will require a give-and-take that Democrats might find difficult to swallow.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026
His offensive approach, though, has been a give-and-take.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for give-and-take
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“Give-and-take.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give-and-take. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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