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
Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 June 2025
Falling out with the people closest to you is the devil’s bargain every one of these women makes for our entertainment.
—Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Sophie Neiman, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
The two unions have joined together to bargain, with negotiations continuing over the past week on issues like holidays, alternative work weeks, time off, health insurance and retirement plans.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2025
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Noun
Now on sale for $24, this short sleeve jersey is an absolute bargain.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 June 2025
Falling out with the people closest to you is the devil’s bargain every one of these women makes for our entertainment.
—Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Verb
Medicine and equipment was stolen amid the fighting, so nurses have learned to bargain for it at nearby pharmacies.
—Sophie Neiman, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
The two unions have joined together to bargain, with negotiations continuing over the past week on issues like holidays, alternative work weeks, time off, health insurance and retirement plans.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bargain
Noun
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As is customary between innings, the catcher will throw the ball down to second base to practice for a potential steal situation during the frame.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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The Thunder employed a swarming defense and used every inch of their collective reach to record 10.3 steals per game, the most by any NBA team in a season this century.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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During his first term, President Donald Trump pulled out of a Barack Obama-era agreement with Iran formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or simply as the Iran nuclear deal.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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President Donald Trump said in response to the latest exchange that the United States had not helped Israel carry out the attacks and urged Iran to come back to the negotiating table to sign a nuclear agreement that would avoid further destruction.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
15 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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Trump tried to get Iranians to agree to a real nuclear deal.—
The Editors,
National Review,
22 June 2025
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Reviewers with fine, thick, curly, and wavy hair all seem to agree: this $1.25 bargain is worth keeping in rotation.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
Verb
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Authorities spent hours trying to negotiate a peaceful surrender, police said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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The Englishman is represented by his mother Marcia Lewis, who negotiated the deal with Arsenal.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Noun
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That spring, Disney and Comcast negotiated a pact that outlined the governance of the service while it was jointly owned by the two companies and also provided a blueprint to dissolve their partnership.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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During his first term, Trump ditched Tehran's 2015 nuclear pact with six powers and reimposed sanctions that have crippled Iran's economy.—
Parisa Hafezi,
USA Today,
5 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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But as the decades rolled on, the conventions of these temples to excess calcified.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 June 2025
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The writer’s journey to convey Smalls’ story in graphic novel form took him to multiple comic book conventions and led him to form his own superteam with illustrators and researchers.—
Ken Makin,
Christian Science Monitor,
10 June 2025
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“Bargain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bargain. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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