Thesaurus results for NEGOTIATION

negotiation

noun

ni-ˌgō-shē-ˈā-shən

as in compromise

the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement it will take some negotiation, but I think we can get each side to agree to a ceasefire

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Recent Examples of negotiation Trump set April 6 as a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, claiming talks are progressing well, though Iran denies negotiations. —

Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026 Carr pointed to broader implications for media rights negotiations. —

Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026 Pakistan has been acting as the mediator for negotiations between Iran and the US. —

Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026 During negotiations, other issues will arise. —

Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for negotiation

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Neither Republican senators, who made the latest offer, nor Democrats, who are demanding more changes in immigration enforcement, appeared closer to a compromise.

— LISA MASCARO, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
The real takeaway Solo travel strips away the compromises that come with group planning.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026