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noun

Definition of barter

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

Noun

Yet under the current barter model, none of this can be priced, traded, or reinvested. — Tejpaul Bhatia, Fortune, 20 May 2026 Students are taught that money is a great advance over a system of barter and that a world of money produces exactly the same outcomes as a world of barter. — Literary Hub, 13 May 2026

Verb

One of the busiest and most visually striking markets in the region, Bac Ha draws multiple ethnic minority groups who barter and sell their goods each week. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026 In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies. — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for barter

Recent Examples of Synonyms for barter

Noun

Let a simple exchange be useful without turning it into homework.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
His exchange with an Apple TV reporter sparked headlines last week, with the actor berating the reporter on video for her question during his series’ Hollywood premiere.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of exchange

Verb

Their race started off heated again in 2026, with the campaigns trading claims over Bradley’s position on the legislation named for the Ukrainian refugee fatally stabbed on Charlotte’s light rail in 2025.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
The campaigns traded invitations to other debates but were unable to reach an agreement.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of trade

Verb

If that model spreads, shoppers may set rules once and let agents transact repeatedly without a per-order click.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
The companies that help agents verify reality and transact reliably stand to become more ubiquitous and indispensable.

— Oliver Kharraz, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of transact

Verb

This arrangement combines a larger front wheel for negotiating uneven surfaces with smaller overall proportions suited to tighter riding environments.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
According to various reports, Joe went out and negotiated a new contract without telling Troy.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of negotiate

Verb

After a series of calls, the company bargained down the ransom to $1 million, Yousuf said.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
Advertisement In this way, a war intended to deter future American attacks could instead strengthen a regional consensus that Iran must be dealt a serious blow rather than accommodated or bargained with.

— Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of bargain

Verb

The tragedy deals a fresh blow to Sánchez’ left-wing government, which has already faced corruption scandals, protests over housing affordability and the Ceuta mass migrant crossing earlier this year.

— Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
Then again, the Jets have proven to deal first-round talent after doing so last season amid a fire sale of their own.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of deal

Verb

Dress shirts are merchandised in the center, and include the popular Traveler assortment.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Expect retailers to start merchandising home fragrance by room rather than by scent family, and expect brands to release coordinated multi-room sets.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of merchandise

Verb

This distinct atmosphere is especially noticeable in the second set when Cooper swaps his trap set for a balafon and Taylor reaches into his piano to pluck the strings.

— Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
Unlike Apollo-era spacesuits sized to each astronaut, the EMU was designed to be reused, so its components can be swapped out to fit astronauts of different sizes.

— Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026

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