as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
according to our barter agreement, I do all of the mechanical work on my neighbor's car, and he does all of my snow removal
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Recent Examples of barter
Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
The same later deadline applies to Form 1099-B (broker and barter exchange transactions) and Form 1099-S (proceeds from real estate transactions).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
Wildlife at times was used to barter for drugs, too—for example, abalone was traded for methamphetamine and sturgeon exchanged for heroin.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 21 Nov. 2025
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Noun
In its current form, the proposal would outlaw the sale, barter, or trade of wildlife furs and furbearer parts statewide.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
The same later deadline applies to Form 1099-B (broker and barter exchange transactions) and Form 1099-S (proceeds from real estate transactions).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Cleveland Fed reported that some businesses, now that the worst of the volatility seems to have settled, are now managing to barter down prices.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
Wildlife at times was used to barter for drugs, too—for example, abalone was traded for methamphetamine and sturgeon exchanged for heroin.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barter
Noun
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Covid pandemic-era border closures hampered exchange between the two sides and later, Pyongyang grew closer to Moscow, deploying what are believed to be thousands of soldiers to aid Russia’s war against Ukraine.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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But fear not, the exchange actually goes quite well!—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
Verb
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During the course of the series so far, the two best teams in baseball had become the bitterest of rivals, the animosity between them fueled by the Cubs’ treatment of their teammate Mark Koenig, a versatile infielder who’d been traded from the Yankees in mid-season.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Soto’s arrival in San Diego before the 2022 trade deadline was celebrated like Babe Ruth being traded from Boston to New York, with fans crowding the right-field bleachers to shout out to him and wave signs to greet his arrival from the Washington Nationals.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The company describes the system as a way for AI agents to transact on behalf of consumers and businesses with payment safeguards in place.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Ironically, as consumers habitually use AI agents to shop and transact, they are also expected to develop a greater appetite for live experiences interacting with humanity in stores and shopping centers.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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The decision to close the location comes after negotiating for months upon the urging of the city of Dallas and local leaders to work out an arrangement for how the store could keep operating.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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But Qatar appears to be more flexible, with a top official saying on Sunday that the country would be willing to negotiate on fees collected for mine clearance or other short-term activities.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Illinois rideshare drivers could soon collectively bargain with Uber and Lyft after the state General Assembly passed legislation early yesterday outlining a path toward unionization.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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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
Verb
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That gives players time to power up their gear to protected ice attacks and build up gear emphasizing Thunder, Fire and Dragon elements that can deal more damage.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The ruling deals another setback to Democratic Atty.—
Jacques Billeaud,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Verb
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This round gives us the working capital to show up the way our retail partners and customers deserve, fully stocked, beautifully merchandised, and with the marketing muscle to match.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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The Squeeze team has merchandising, a popular social media presence and tons of support across the country.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Artisan workshop travel is reshaping how curious travelers spend their time abroad — swapping passive sightseeing for hands-on hours at a potter’s wheel, a loom or a perfumer’s bench.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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From bright patterns to more neutral, everyday options, keep reading to find the 10 best gaucho and palazzo pants worth swapping your denim shorts for this summer, with prices starting as low as $16.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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“Barter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barter. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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