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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
Teresa Liu, Daily News, 12 Apr. 2026
Since the previous contract expired last June 30, the tentative deal is nearly halfway to its own end — meaning the bargaining cycle would be restarting soon.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
The previous bargaining agreement between the union and the stadium’s operator Legends Global has now expired.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
On Saturday, the Writers Guild of America surprised the industry with a new tentative minimum bargaining agreement with the studios, or the AMPTP.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
The Rush nurses needed at least 30% of potential bargaining unit members to sign union authorization cards to file the election petition with the National Labor Relations Board.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
When unemployment is low, workers have more bargaining power to demand raises.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Monday has thus become a two-track day — bargaining under intense pressure as parents and workers girded for a walkout.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Many Americans back tightening economic sanctions on Iran, not loosening them, and supporters of Israel are rightfully concerned about bargaining with a government that aspires to destroy Israel.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
The Ann Arbor Public Schools will continue bargaining with all employee groups in good faith.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
That’s because the studios are moving on to start bargaining with the Writers Guild on Monday, the guild that is usually the thorniest negotiation, before then moving on to the Directors Guild on May 11.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
The two sides had been bargaining since September and went through the state impasse and fact-finding process before reaching the tentative deal.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
In a statement, SAG-AFTRA blasted Nexstar for eliminating its union positions at KTLA and WGN — and noted that the layoffs come as SAG-AFTRA is actively bargaining with Nexstar stations in several markets.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
The parties have been bargaining on and off since September on the WGSU’s first contract.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
The bargaining session marked the latest effort to resolve the dispute over wages, staffing and working conditions between LAUSD and its largest union, which represents roughly 37,000 teachers, counselors, nurses, psychologists, social workers and librarians.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 12 Apr. 2026
Since the previous contract expired last June 30, the tentative deal is nearly halfway to its own end — meaning the bargaining cycle would be restarting soon.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
The previous bargaining agreement between the union and the stadium’s operator Legends Global has now expired.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
On Saturday, the Writers Guild of America surprised the industry with a new tentative minimum bargaining agreement with the studios, or the AMPTP.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
The Rush nurses needed at least 30% of potential bargaining unit members to sign union authorization cards to file the election petition with the National Labor Relations Board.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
When unemployment is low, workers have more bargaining power to demand raises.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
Both labor groups, plus the police and fire unions, are currently bargaining with city leaders over new multi-year contracts.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Monday has thus become a two-track day — bargaining under intense pressure as parents and workers girded for a walkout.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Many Americans back tightening economic sanctions on Iran, not loosening them, and supporters of Israel are rightfully concerned about bargaining with a government that aspires to destroy Israel.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
The Ann Arbor Public Schools will continue bargaining with all employee groups in good faith.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
That’s because the studios are moving on to start bargaining with the Writers Guild on Monday, the guild that is usually the thorniest negotiation, before then moving on to the Directors Guild on May 11.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
The two sides had been bargaining since September and went through the state impasse and fact-finding process before reaching the tentative deal.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
In a statement, SAG-AFTRA blasted Nexstar for eliminating its union positions at KTLA and WGN — and noted that the layoffs come as SAG-AFTRA is actively bargaining with Nexstar stations in several markets.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
The parties have been bargaining on and off since September on the WGSU’s first contract.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bargaining
Noun
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The ceasefire brokered by Pakistan still faces hurdles in the talks beginning Saturday, as Israel and Hezbollah militants have traded fire along the border of southern Lebanon and Iran has set conditions before negotiations can begin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Israel and Lebanon will have direct negotiations Meanwhile, Israel pressed ahead with strikes in Lebanon after saying there is no ceasefire there.—
Munir Ahmed,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Iran’s negotiating team, chaired by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and includes Foreign Minister Abbas Arghchi, met late Friday with Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The administration has already spent at least $40 million to deport roughly 300 migrants through such deals and is negotiating with 47 countries to expand the program further.—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Young gets deal Hours after releasing Terry Rozier, the Heat filled that roster spot by agreeing to a deal with Jahmir Young, who was promoted from his two-way contract.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hamby filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the Aces in August 2024, with both parties agreeing to dismiss the suit in December with prejudice.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But many booth owners take great care on their displays and spend their free time arranging their wares just so.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2026
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Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow laid the groundwork for a settlement in Brooklyn, arranging a small village in what would become the United States into one of the first grid patterns.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Readers on the ninth and 10th presidents, and the assimilation bargain.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Redick said before Sunday’s game that the Lakers were just going to control their end of the bargain with the third seed still up for grabs at tip-off.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ukraine’s constant innovation in drone technology is giving its military an edge on the battlefield, dealing major blows to Russia’s army and economy.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Season Two never reveals what Laurie’s had to do to claim her place at the top of the drug-dealing pyramid, but the viewer’s mind can’t help but fill that empty space with imaginary scenarios.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The haggling was still going on at deadline.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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This prospect adds urgency to the seemingly endless haggling among states along the river over a new agreement on sharing its water.—
Mark Gongloff,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In addition to equity investment, the transaction is backed by $54 billion of debt commitments from Bank of America, Citigroup and Apollo.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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Two board members who brought up concerns about the transactions were replaced when their terms were up.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Bargaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bargaining. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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