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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
That mix-city life in Accra, the academic influence in Cape Coast, and the back-and-forth between Ghana and the U.S.-shaped everything.
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Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
In another video posted by the news outlet, the city councilor is seen having a back-and-forth conversation with a city police officer.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 9 May 2025
The other play in this matchup that seems like a slam-dunk is the over, as this should be yet another back-and-forth, high-possession battle (see: the 121-112 final score in Game 1 and the 120-119 Game 2 score).
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
This kerfuffle is the latest back-and-forth in the tension between the arts community and Trump, of which the Kennedy Center has become a particular point of contention.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 May 2025
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Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
In another video posted by the news outlet, the city councilor is seen having a back-and-forth conversation with a city police officer.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 9 May 2025
The other play in this matchup that seems like a slam-dunk is the over, as this should be yet another back-and-forth, high-possession battle (see: the 121-112 final score in Game 1 and the 120-119 Game 2 score).
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
This kerfuffle is the latest back-and-forth in the tension between the arts community and Trump, of which the Kennedy Center has become a particular point of contention.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for back-and-forth
Noun
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Crawford must have had other enemies, and so maybe one of them with massive financial resources approached Delia to kill him in exchange for ensuring that her family would be set for life.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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The multilateral deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), won the backing of major powers, setting strict limits for Iranian nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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That high prices foretell lower prices rates more discussion as Republicans and conservatives rush to anoint former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chairman.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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However, with all the secrecy, private discussions that occur in corridors outside the Chapel and reports of deal-making, Harris says the process is more akin to another screen hit – TV show The Traitors.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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There's no perfect model—in fact, these varying models have been in debate for years.—
DJ Paoni,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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At a time when in-depth articles or interviews are giving way to social media influencers reports, the place given to cultural debates becomes a fundamental issue.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
Noun
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With more patient records, diagnostic testing and consultations being digitized and wearable devices like health bands proliferating, healthcare cybersecurity is only becoming more complex and the need to modernize is becoming more urgent.—
Ali El Kaafarani,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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One of the children, having Stage 4 cancer, was sent out of the United States without medication or consultation with doctors.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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Anna Liotta, the author of Unlocking Generational CODES, speaks and consults with companies to navigate generational conflicts.—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Most of our conversations were about the emotional arc of it.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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When the conversation with Ruth finally came, Prima was not shocked.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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White House special envoy Steve Witkoff is leading the talks from the U.S. side.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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President mulls joining Russia-Ukraine peace talks, expects ceasefire Henzel, the former diplomat, disagreed.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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“Back-and-forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back-and-forth. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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