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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Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller recently put together a hypothetical trade package that would send Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara to the Blue Jays in exchange for Arjun Nimmala and Charles McAdoo.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Wednesday night, the Tigers traded minor-league infielder Jim Jarvis to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for right-hander Rafael Montero, who has a 5.40 ERA in 38 1/3 innings this year.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Verb
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To make matters worse, this was capped by a 15% downturn by the end of trading on Monday — at the time of writing, Tesla is trading at $230 per share.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Consequently, the stock trades at an enormous price-to-sales ratio of 314x, compared to a 3.1x multiple for the S&P 500.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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For investors transacting in Euros, British pounds, Swiss francs, or Swedish Krona, the dollar’s slide acts like a price cut even before negotiations.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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With offices in 10 nationwide, Atlas transacts over $3 billion in real estate annually and manages more than 9,000 residential units.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
14 May 2025
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The proposal by the Commission was negotiated behind closed doors and largely held secret until the final draft was approved.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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This month, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro negotiated a prisoner swap with the United States, releasing 10 American citizens in his custody and dozens of Venezuelan political prisoners.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
24 July 2025
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Combined with inflation boosting home repair prices, the costs of homeownership are more than many people bargained for.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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And managing them came with more responsibilities than Niven bargained for.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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As for the second-round picks dealt, each previously was gained in trades, one from the Max Strus sign-and-trade transaction with the Cleveland Cavaliers, one from last season’s trade of Thomas Bryant to the Indiana Pacers.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Update: This article was updated on July 11, 2025 to note that Ferrero and its affiliates have acquired at least 21 companies in 9 countries since 2015, with eight deals in the U.S. since 2017 before the WK Kellogg deal.—
Giacomo Tognini,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Part of he exhibition will be a merchandising area including such products as plush dolls, picture books, and key chains, according to the fest.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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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
Verb
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Typically support is limited, either by a sole that’s too rigid to go flat, a sole that’s too flexible for a safe heel, or a mechanism that lacks the ability to swap the heels.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Alternatively, the North American Lily Society suggests placing a short, sturdy stake at planting, then swapping it out for a tall stake (using the same hole) as the lily grows.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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“Barter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barter. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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