Thesaurus results for BACK-AND-FORTH

back-and-forth

noun

ˈbak-ən(d)-ˈfȯrth

Definition of back-and-forth

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 Timbaland’s production is sparse but deeply percussive, allowing the back-and-forth between him and Nelly Furtado to function almost like another instrument. — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 The back-and-forth is the latest twist in a corporate saga that has riveted Hollywood in recent months. — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026 The exchange began when Pham criticized Myers over a play, leading to a heated back-and-forth online, with Pham eventually resorting to personal insults. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Cache, 42, has lost the appeal of her 2024 murder conviction, ending a legal back-and-forth that lasted a decade. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for back-and-forth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for back-and-forth

Noun

Under his leadership, CME transformed from a floor-trading exchange into a global derivatives giant.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Replace its electronic medical record system and improve cybersecurity, staff workflows, patient communications, and information exchange with hospitals, specialists, laboratories, and other care partners.

— Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of exchange

Noun

While the referendum debate has almost entirely centered on the economy – for example, the potential impact of joining the Eurozone and changing fishing policy – the vote is not happening in a vacuum.

— Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Their debates can get heated, but Gray, who describes himself as a conflict-averse person in a high-conflict business, says the criticism should never be personal.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of debate

Noun

Thomas Mach Interiors, of Simsbury, painted the interior and donated a consultation and project management services at the school.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
Family life Harald dated Sonja Haraldsen for nine years before King Olav V, after consultation with the Norwegian Parliament, gave permission for the couple to marry.

— James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of consultation

Noun

Noam Lupu 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.

— Nicholas Carnes, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
Mindy Leffler developed the Duchenne Video Assessment, used in Capricor’s Phase 3 study, and consults on its data.

— Mindy Leffler, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of consult

Noun

Luann patiently attempts to explain that the women don’t like being lectured to about their business affairs, only for Vicki to abruptly answer a phone call mid-conversation.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Part of you may want retreat, while another part feels pulled toward a trip, conversation, or bigger idea.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of conversation

Noun

All four stars ably play the stoic and sorrowful notes required of them, without finding many secondary or contrasting ones in their dialogue.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Rather than having a back-and-forth dialogue, attendees were asked to submit their questions via a QR code.

— Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of dialogue

Noun

Havard declined to comment on reports that Jimmy Carr is being lined up as the motoring show’s new host, but Deadline hears talks are underway with the comedian.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
Deal talks began after Hugging Face, an open-source AI platform developers use to collaborate, test and share tools, received acquisition interest from another suitor, according to The Information.

— April Roach, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

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