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as in negotiated
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 agreed
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 arranged
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 bargained
The system mattered because both sides had bargained for it.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
That exemption allows the major pro leagues to feature salary caps, luxury taxes, maximum salaries and other blatant restraints on earning opportunities that might run afoul of antitrust law since those rules are bargained with unions and thus exempt from antitrust scrutiny.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
Before Haynes bargained with vascular surgeon Dua to have a smoke, Mark Picard, 53, was telling his story to podiatric surgeon Sara Rose-Sauld.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 8 June 2026
In fact, some of the most popular outdoor upgrades—from elaborate pergolas to oversized water features—often end up requiring more maintenance, money, and attention than homeowners bargained for.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
That desire becomes more than Bear ever bargained for.
—Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Given that the major sports are collectively bargained, are there other sports that could follow tennis players’ lead?
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Cooler than you’d expect (literally) and backed by more research than anyone bargained for.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
The controversial 65-game rule was collectively bargained in 2023 with the league pushing back on load management for star players.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
That exemption allows the major pro leagues to feature salary caps, luxury taxes, maximum salaries and other blatant restraints on earning opportunities that might run afoul of antitrust law since those rules are bargained with unions and thus exempt from antitrust scrutiny.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
Before Haynes bargained with vascular surgeon Dua to have a smoke, Mark Picard, 53, was telling his story to podiatric surgeon Sara Rose-Sauld.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 8 June 2026
In fact, some of the most popular outdoor upgrades—from elaborate pergolas to oversized water features—often end up requiring more maintenance, money, and attention than homeowners bargained for.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
That desire becomes more than Bear ever bargained for.
—Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Given that the major sports are collectively bargained, are there other sports that could follow tennis players’ lead?
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Cooler than you’d expect (literally) and backed by more research than anyone bargained for.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
The controversial 65-game rule was collectively bargained in 2023 with the league pushing back on load management for star players.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bargained
Verb
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Again, this could be negotiated.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Other issues to be negotiated in a final deal, according to the framework, are how to monitor implementation and future compliance.—
Deepa Shivaram,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Newsom also signed the stipulation and agreed to the fine.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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As quickly as violence broke out, peace now seems to be agreed upon as Israel and Hezbollah reportedly signed a ceasefire of their own on Friday afternoon local time.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
Verb
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First class will see suites arranged in a 1-1-1 configuration across the cabin, each featuring an 80-inch flat bed and separate armchair, plus a full-length wardrobe.—
Jake McGowan,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Written, composed, and arranged by K-indie singer-songwriter and producer Hyun-sang Ha, the pop-rock ballad was created with his friend, Minhyuk, in mind.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The chances for a longer-term deal would increase if Giannis is acquired (and Tyler Herro therefore is dealt).—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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In the wake of her loss, Dion was dealt another blow when she was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS), a rare and painful autoimmune and neurological disorder.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The West-Batula news fractured the cast due to secrecy and betrayals, and the fallout from the off-camera events has played out over an explosive three-part reunion that concluded last week.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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After the six previous matches concluded rather quickly with bloodless knockouts (a UFC record), the fight between American Gaethje and the German-born, Georgia and Spain-representing Topuria lasted much longer.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Verb
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So on Wednesday, Crespi and her attorney sat by as board members haggled over a new exit package.—
Tess Riski
June 18,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Previously, agents and teams haggled over contracts that surpassed what top veteran players earned.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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