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
Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 24 Nov. 2025
The team believes that indigenous people of the pre-Inca Chincha Kingdom from Peru’s coast and highland may have come to exchange goods and barter using their own goods, rather than currency.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 20 Nov. 2025
For weeks leading up to the election, judges barter for their votes with candidates and make deals for which court system, division and courthouse they will be assigned to, and power players jockey for the supervisory placements, or presiding judge positions, by promising a bloc of loyal votes.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
In 2020, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources implemented the Terrestrial Plant Rule banning the sale, gifting, barter, exchange, distribution, transportation or introduction of 44 invasive species, like autumn olive, wintercreeper and Japanese stiltgrass.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 24 Nov. 2025
The team believes that indigenous people of the pre-Inca Chincha Kingdom from Peru’s coast and highland may have come to exchange goods and barter using their own goods, rather than currency.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Verb
That balance, made possible by greater levees and flood protections, has existed for more than 20 years, as bartered by Sacramento and Sutter County, and orchestrated by The Natomas Basin Conservancy.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 20 Nov. 2025
For weeks leading up to the election, judges barter for their votes with candidates and make deals for which court system, division and courthouse they will be assigned to, and power players jockey for the supervisory placements, or presiding judge positions, by promising a bloc of loyal votes.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barter
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Porziņģis, who was acquired just before Thursday’s deadline from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield, has played in just 59 games over the last two seasons because of various health issues.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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First, the goal of leading an economically secure life in exchange for hard work has become more elusive.—
Mark Robert Rank,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Otherwise, speedy wideout Rashid Shaheed, who barely caught a dozen passes for Seattle after getting traded by the Saints in November, is a potent deep threat Darnold should try in 1-on-1 coverage against Davis.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Then Schoen traded Williams in 2023 to the Seahawks for a high second-round and fifth-round pick.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Users can manage funds in a mix of fiat and cryptocurrency — including holdings like Bitcoin and Ethereum — and transact globally with a single card or digital wallet.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Millennials and Gen Zers account for more than a third of total card spending and tend to transact more frequently than older customers, executives said last quarter.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The district decided to purchase fewer buses this year and opted not to give teachers a raise, negotiating a one-time bonus instead.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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The English language distribution rights are still being negotiated.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative agreement in Chattanooga, Tennessee, signaling what may be the end of a long and drawn-out negotiation period as the union and Volkswagen bargained over the first contract at the plant.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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With trust, members can bargain in smaller coalitions—and, with hard work, engage in durable policy-making.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
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And there was smoke to that fire, with ESPN reporting that if Giannis is not dealt, he might be held out the balance of the season to enhance the Bucks’ lottery position.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Golden State Warriors found their dependable big man by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from Atlanta and granted forward Jonathan Kuminga his wish to be traded while also dealing guard Buddy Hield to the Hawks, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rights to his image are managed by CMG Worldwide, which specializes in celebrities merchandising.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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No matter how they're merchandised, take notice of these home staples.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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But allegations of vote-swapping and selling of votes by French judge Marie-Reine Le Gougne led to an investigation by the ISU and the International Olympic Committee, and she was ultimately found guilty of misconduct and suspended.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The shoe is rendered entirely in black, swapping its Kevlar weave for suede.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Barter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barter. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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