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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
Christa Swanson, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Kim also met Xi before traveling to Singapore and Vietnam for his summits with Trump in 2018 and 2019, moves widely interpreted as efforts to bolster his bargaining position.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Lukashenko gains bargaining power, and the West’s common position becomes harder to sustain.
—Tatsiana Kulakevich, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Africa’s bargaining power is rising just as its fiscal space is shrinking.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
In terms once leveled at me across a bargaining table, 250 years of tradition unhampered by progress is nothing to brag about.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Under the legislation, a labor organization seeking to represent drivers would first need to demonstrate a baseline level of support, then obtain backing from 30% of drivers to be certified as their bargaining representative.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Rather, institutions, bargaining power, ownership, and managerial strategy will truly shape our society in the AI era.
—Christopher Marquis, Time, 30 May 2026
Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 May 2026
The nurses have been bargaining with the hospital for more than a year, according to the union, and have faced multiple unfair labor practices against union supporters.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The two parties have been in a standoff for several weeks now, essentially since mid-March when the writers began bargaining with the major studios on a new film and TV contract.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
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
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
Noun
Denver Art Museum Workers United ratified a historic bargaining agreement on Saturday, becoming the first museum workers in the State of Colorado to have a union contract.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Kim also met Xi before traveling to Singapore and Vietnam for his summits with Trump in 2018 and 2019, moves widely interpreted as efforts to bolster his bargaining position.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Lukashenko gains bargaining power, and the West’s common position becomes harder to sustain.
—Tatsiana Kulakevich, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Africa’s bargaining power is rising just as its fiscal space is shrinking.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
In terms once leveled at me across a bargaining table, 250 years of tradition unhampered by progress is nothing to brag about.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Under the legislation, a labor organization seeking to represent drivers would first need to demonstrate a baseline level of support, then obtain backing from 30% of drivers to be certified as their bargaining representative.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Rather, institutions, bargaining power, ownership, and managerial strategy will truly shape our society in the AI era.
—Christopher Marquis, Time, 30 May 2026
Verb
Hollywood’s actors and writers unions, after winning AI protections in bargaining with studios, remain concerned about the potential misuse of the tech.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 May 2026
The nurses have been bargaining with the hospital for more than a year, according to the union, and have faced multiple unfair labor practices against union supporters.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The two parties have been in a standoff for several weeks now, essentially since mid-March when the writers began bargaining with the major studios on a new film and TV contract.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bargaining
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Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran, Iran, on Saturday for a new round of negotiations on behalf of the United States.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Still, Bartos argues the pace and scope of reform changed dramatically once the United States began applying pressure through budget negotiations and funding discussions.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between the US and Iran in recent months during the war in the Middle East, playing a leading role in negotiating a temporary ceasefire in April.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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College hockey already is negotiating a tumultuous era.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Trump, however, has called for unspecified changes, and Iranian officials have shown no public sign of agreeing to the deal.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2026
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Unlike the 2021 and 2024 summers, Williams already has taken care of his contract, agreeing in late April to a two-year, $50 million deal that is likely his final NFL paperwork before retirement.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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Ikebana flower arranging — Japan Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, has been practiced since the late 15th century and remains deeply embedded in Japanese culture today.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Ikebana flower arranging — Japan.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Noun
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But the Dodgers’ offense didn’t hold up its half of the bargain.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Use your instincts to strike a bargain.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Still, these officeholder perform critical work for the state, including investing taxpayer funds, holding government accountable, running elections and dealing home insurance issues in the wake of historic wildfires.—
Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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In urban areas, criminal groups also carry out drug dealing operations and extortion against residents, Sánchez said.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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No negotiating, no haggling, no surprises.—
Rancho Santa Fe Review,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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The haggling was still going on at deadline.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The six-figure transaction was between FalconX, a digital asset brokerage, and Anera Labs, a trading technology startup.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Credit card companies and financial institutions currently charge retailers a fee when consumers use cards — based on the total transaction, including goods, taxes and tips.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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“Bargaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bargaining. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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