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as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
after the usual back-and-forth of official gifts, the two leaders entered into a serious discussion
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
the others listened with relish to the back-and-forth between the two noted professors
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Recent Examples of back-and-forth
Justin Gaethje secured the undisputed lightweight title with a stunning fourth-round TKO over Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250, defying underdog odds in a historic, back-and-forth war.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
But the back-and-forth didn’t stop there.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Sometimes the back-and-forth driving to activities can be a lot.
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Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
18 June 2026
For the next ten years, Johnson’s lawyers and the state’s attorneys went through a legal back-and-forth, taking new depositions and engaging in plea negotiations.
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Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for back-and-forth
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
But the back-and-forth didn’t stop there.
—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Sometimes the back-and-forth driving to activities can be a lot.
—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
18 June 2026
For the next ten years, Johnson’s lawyers and the state’s attorneys went through a legal back-and-forth, taking new depositions and engaging in plea negotiations.
—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for back-and-forth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for back-and-forth
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The team agreed to acquire wing Aaron Wiggins from the Thunder in exchange for two second-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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The Dream acquired Reese from the Chicago Sky in April in exchange for Atlanta’s first-round picks in 2027 and 2028.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Syed Asim Munir have departed Islamabad and are on their way to Switzerland where diplomatic discussions between the US and Iran are unfolding, a statement from the prime minister’s office said Sunday.
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Swift showed up in a video clip at the end of the show that circled back to earlier discussion about Kelce’s picky eating proclivities.
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The breakout success of these films has ignited debate across Hollywood about what made these movies so popular, especially among Gen Z moviegoers who haven’t been flocking to cinemas in recent years.
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Major League Baseball's warning to several San Francisco Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on their Pride Night caps is fueling online debate about the limits of free expression in professional baseball.
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Start by requesting a full estimate of the procedure, including consultations, lab work, and follow-up appointments.
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Beyond manufacturing, The Yard includes a design studio, a bespoke consultation room for custom frame commissions, a training academy for opticians and makers, and a growing archive of historic spectacles spanning more than two centuries.
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The radiologist recommended clinical follow up and a neurosurgical consult, the suit says.
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Bob Batchelor does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
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One of Wood’s earliest conversations with Reid centered on abandoning the heeled footwear that helped define earlier versions of the character.
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During the conversation, the individuals attempted to distract the woman by putting jewelry on her.
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The essentially dialogue-free stories are feasts for the eyes and have a surprising amount of heart.
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Dani provides the voiceover, filled with strained metaphors about earthquakes and sermons on the importance of summer, but the pretense that the dialogue is taken from his interrogation is quickly abandoned.
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Trump made the threat on Sunday, even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials in Switzerland for the first talks under the interim accord.
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Still looming over talks, however, is the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon, which has continued despite a recent renewal of their ceasefire agreement.
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“Back-and-forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back-and-forth. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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