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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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
His World Juniors had the usual give-and-take that comes with Parekh’s game, but his play creation and swagger were also welcome additions to a team that really lacked that last year.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The arrangement severs the give-and-take relationship between provider and customer that disciplines every other sector of the economy.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The give-and-take over bringing state workers into the office is playing out as public agencies take different approaches to remote work since the pandemic.
—Yue Stella Yu
feb. 22, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 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 21 Apr. 2026.
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