1
as in steal
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price
those shoes were a bargain because the store was going out of business
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2
as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
made a bargain that one would help the other next week
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as in to deal
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
they bargained with the car salesman for half an hour before settling on a price
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as in to agree
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action
I really hadn't bargained on buying a whole case of Girl Scout cookies, just a couple of boxes
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as in to negotiate
to bring about through discussion and compromise
bargained the price of the painting down to a figure that the artist could still live with
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Recent Examples of bargain
Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 21 June 2025
This year, that means reliable efficiency from a bargain rotation in its prime.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
The sides had bargained on and off for more than a year by then, operating without a contract since November 2022.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 June 2025
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Noun
And such fatal bargains are all over the work of the filmmaker Paul Verhoeven, who directed RoboCop and Starship Troopers, movies in which the bodies and souls of regular people are commandeered for the benefit of the powerful.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 21 June 2025
This year, that means reliable efficiency from a bargain rotation in its prime.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Verb
None of this dangerous nuclear uncertainty is what Trump seems to have bargained for.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
The sides had bargained on and off for more than a year by then, operating without a contract since November 2022.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bargain
Noun
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Teamed up with Jackie Young (19 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals) and Chelsea Gray (18 points, three rebounds, three assists), Wilson and the Aces outscored the Fever 31-20 in the fourth quarter to run away with the victory.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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Hamby finished with 13 points and four steals and Azurá Stevens had 11 points and nine rebounds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
Noun
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These issues have driven a cycle of reciprocal tariffs and have made further comprehensive agreements difficult to achieve in recent years.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Minimum salary increases The NHL’s minimum salary will jump each season of the new agreement from its current level of $775,000.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Bourgault hasn’t come close to playing in the NHL and was dealt to Ottawa — along with Jake Chiasson — last summer for Roby Jarventie and a draft pick.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Streaming: Xfinity deals for streaming services are a great value.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
Verb
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His quest to get out of Phoenix became relatively painless, as the Suns reportedly agreed to trade him to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, this year’s 10th pick and five second-round selections.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The Phoenix Suns reportedly agreed to trade Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets on Sunday, marking one of the first major moves of the NBA offseason.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
Verb
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Deals like those could get done before the official start time because teams are allowed to negotiate with their own free agents once the NBA Finals are finished.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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Years from now, there may not even be a need for agencies to negotiate and buy TV ad spots.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The meeting did not happen, though Biden was Vice President when then-President Barack Obama negotiated a pact that effectively sidelined Iran’s nuclear program until Trump withdrew from it in 2018.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
23 June 2025
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Remember, Russia signed a non-aggression pact with Adolf Hitler in 1939 that started World War II, then invaded Poland from the east 16 days after Hitler invaded from the west.—
Carl Burdette,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2025
Verb
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Attentive staffers will be on hand for towel drops and spritz refills, as well as to help arrange water sports or beach games.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2025
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Palm Beach County Commissioner Sara Baxter has rushed to arrange a commission vote, ratifying it.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Kove also made headlines earlier this week following an incident that occurred at a fan convention in Puyallup, Wash.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
27 June 2025
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That video led to a call from the CEO, a trip to the Magic Live convention in Las Vegas, and a surreal encounter.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Bargain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bargain. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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