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as in negotiating
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 agreeing
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 arranging
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 bargaining
Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The order applies to federal employees in programs or offices where the plaintiff unions have members or bargaining units.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
The last time around, in 2023, those bargaining sessions cratered into a five-month strike that marked SAG-AFTRA’s first industry-wide work stoppage since 1980.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Allina hospital providers are not a part of the bargaining unit, according to Allina officials.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
The goal among the 30 owners and then at the bargaining table is how to split this all fairly.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The union filed bargaining proposals over the office and lab relocations, citing Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) precedent, and several moves were paused.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The bargaining unit would include workers across production, food service, box office and door staff at all four venues.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
More recently, Justice Brian Hagedorn stepped away from a case regarding the Act 10 public bargaining law, while Justice Janet Protasiewicz rejected calls to recuse from the case.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
That’s true so long as the two sides are bargaining in good faith.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
What were the musicians bargaining for?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Sernatinger said the union hopes to begin bargaining in October, after settling a dispute with Pathfinders management over which positions were covered under OPEIU Local 39.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Contenders for the leadership of Brazil’s right wing coalition are already emerging and are bargaining for Bolsonaro’s endorsement for being presidential candidates in the 2026 elections.
—Adriana Carranca, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
This can mean collectively bargaining with employers and negotiating wages.
—Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The settlement resolved a complaint alleging the health center had illegally laid off more than 50 workers without bargaining with their union.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
For some bargaining units, like the California Association of State Attorneys and Administrative Law Judges, the change came less than a month after the union started bargaining a new contract with the state.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
Again leading bargaining for the union will be Ellen Stutzman, the WGA West executive director who helmed the talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers amid a 148-day strike in 2023.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The order applies to federal employees in programs or offices where the plaintiff unions have members or bargaining units.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
The last time around, in 2023, those bargaining sessions cratered into a five-month strike that marked SAG-AFTRA’s first industry-wide work stoppage since 1980.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Allina hospital providers are not a part of the bargaining unit, according to Allina officials.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
The goal among the 30 owners and then at the bargaining table is how to split this all fairly.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The union filed bargaining proposals over the office and lab relocations, citing Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) precedent, and several moves were paused.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The bargaining unit would include workers across production, food service, box office and door staff at all four venues.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
More recently, Justice Brian Hagedorn stepped away from a case regarding the Act 10 public bargaining law, while Justice Janet Protasiewicz rejected calls to recuse from the case.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Allina and Doctors Council-SEIU have been bargaining a first contract since February of 2024.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
That’s true so long as the two sides are bargaining in good faith.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
What were the musicians bargaining for?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Sernatinger said the union hopes to begin bargaining in October, after settling a dispute with Pathfinders management over which positions were covered under OPEIU Local 39.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Contenders for the leadership of Brazil’s right wing coalition are already emerging and are bargaining for Bolsonaro’s endorsement for being presidential candidates in the 2026 elections.
—Adriana Carranca, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
This can mean collectively bargaining with employers and negotiating wages.
—Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The settlement resolved a complaint alleging the health center had illegally laid off more than 50 workers without bargaining with their union.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
For some bargaining units, like the California Association of State Attorneys and Administrative Law Judges, the change came less than a month after the union started bargaining a new contract with the state.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bargaining
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The 36-year-old's contributions to the Dodgers becoming baseball's first back-to-back champions in a quarter-century likely won't be forgotten for a long time, and perhaps during contract negotiations, will be a present reminder.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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For now, those negotiations remain uncertain.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
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Schumer on Saturday persisted in arguing that Republicans should accept a one-year extension of the subsidies before negotiating the future of the tax credits.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Senate Democrat leader Chuck Schumer argues Republicans should accept a one-year extension of the subsidies before negotiating the future of the tax credits.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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This comes amid wider Russian attack on cities closer to Ukraine's front-line regions, signaling that Moscow has no intention of easing up its targeting of infrastructure or agreeing to any ceasefire.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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With Solomon already agreeing to give up control, and neither Solomon nor Icahn likely to be on the continuing board, there is no reason why this should get contentious.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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E-commerce transactions are managed end-to-end without friction, from building a shopping cart and applying discounts to arranging delivery and processing returns.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Join Chloe Mullen, a junior at Cathedral Catholic High School and member of the National Honor Society, for a special flower arranging workshop.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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In the opening of this 1957 bargain-bin drive-in picture, a mid-century WASP patriarch in the Man in the Gray Flannel Suit mold (Whit Bissell) plucks the body of a student athlete (Gary Conway) from a flaming bus crash.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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These $14 Ruffle Ankle Socks would look great with these $36 Mary Jane Ballet Flats, creating a chic, girly look—while this Brushed Bomber Jacket is a great bargain at just $56 and can dress up any look while keeping you warm.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones started the string of blockbuster trades by dealing superstar pass-rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in return for two first-round draft picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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That partnership was rocked in October 2024, when Sony filed a lawsuit, accusing CBS of self-dealing and failing to maximize revenues in its syndication of both shows.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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That language was ultimately stripped from the bill in end-of-session haggling.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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That personal touch makes pest control feel less like a transaction and more like a relationship.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Bargaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bargaining. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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