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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
The addition of the property tax language kicked off hours of back-and-forth political maneuvering.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
More Evan Vucci/AP What To Know Lutnick got into a back-and-forth with Republican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana on Wednesday while testifying on Capitol Hill.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Whereas Toni Morrison’s extensive notes on Angela Davis’s autobiography have been preserved on paper for years, newer back-and-forths between editors and writers might disappear into the digital void.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 4 June 2025
But prior to the back-and-forth court rulings on Trump’s import taxes last week, many large retailers in the U.S. walked back their previous vows not to increase the prices of their products, with some citing the tariffs as contributing to their decisions.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 3 June 2025
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
More Evan Vucci/AP What To Know Lutnick got into a back-and-forth with Republican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana on Wednesday while testifying on Capitol Hill.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Whereas Toni Morrison’s extensive notes on Angela Davis’s autobiography have been preserved on paper for years, newer back-and-forths between editors and writers might disappear into the digital void.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 4 June 2025
But prior to the back-and-forth court rulings on Trump’s import taxes last week, many large retailers in the U.S. walked back their previous vows not to increase the prices of their products, with some citing the tariffs as contributing to their decisions.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for back-and-forth
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The very principle of financialization rules even the most mundane exchange of objects in the same manner that the most banal exchange of economic investment and speculation regulates the sign of spiritual autonomy and utopian aspirations that abstraction had initially promised.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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On Thursday, Lurie announced on social media that cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is opening an office in San Francisco after leaving the city four years ago.—
Wendy Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Similar discussions are occurring in more than a dozen states, including Maryland, Illinois, California, New York, Minnesota and Colorado, according to interviews with organizers and recordings of the meetings.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Nothing creates as much interest among UCF faithful as uniform discussions.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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This is thematically tied to the internal debate at Arsenal over the No 9 position.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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What To Know On Wednesday, nine Democratic candidates faced off in a two-hour debate.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The same guidelines should apply to consultations with AI.—
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The next consultations can be scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. June 7.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Through Safe in the Seat’s free car seat finder tool, online courses, helpful videos, personalized consults, and daily doses of safety tips and tricks, Michelle is empowering caregivers to keep their most precious cargo safe in the seat.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Doctors admitted him to the hospital and ordered a neurology consult and imaging.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Ten teams had better chances and most analysts didn’t even mention them in championship conversations.—
Andy Scholes,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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For more: read Jamie Lee Curtis, in conversation with Rachel Syme, on addiction, beauty standards, and encounters with Bette Davis.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
30 May 2025
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The bill, which includes about $4.9 trillion in tax breaks, was passed after weeks of negotiations and talks with Republicans, some of whom were concerned about constituents losing critical benefits and others who called for further budget cuts.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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June's tearful talk with her mom is followed by an equally emotional exchange with her husband.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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