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
John Herbst, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2025
The soul has been bartered away in 15-second increments, one TV commercial or finishing move kick-out at a time.
—Oliver Bateman, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 Apr. 2025
This flight continues the practice of launching US astronauts on Russian Soyuz missions, part of a barter agreement between NASA and the Russian space agency that also reserves a seat on SpaceX Dragon missions for Russian cosmonauts.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Our community’s green space has been treated as expendable, bartered away for the benefit of an outside sports franchise.
—John Herbst, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2025
The soul has been bartered away in 15-second increments, one TV commercial or finishing move kick-out at a time.
—Oliver Bateman, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
Verb
Both parties should know about the work that goes into the barter in order to be respectful and reciprocal of time, energy and effort.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 Apr. 2025
This flight continues the practice of launching US astronauts on Russian Soyuz missions, part of a barter agreement between NASA and the Russian space agency that also reserves a seat on SpaceX Dragon missions for Russian cosmonauts.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barter
Noun
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Residents of the apartment complex described 40 to 60 gunshots during the exchange of gunfire.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Sep. 2025
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China’s growing interest in winter sports has opened new space its sports and tourism exchanges with countries where skiing is popular.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Dolphins, desperate to get their season on track after an embarrassing 33-8 loss to Indianapolis, are not trying to trade receiver Tyreek Hill, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported this week.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Still two years away from free agency, Jax’s belief he might one day be traded by the Twins wasn’t far-fetched.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To authenticate the identity of the person who’s instructing the agent to transact on their behalf becomes an important part of the future of commerce as well.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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There is only one vehicle in the United States transacting below $20,000 — the Mitsubishi Mirage.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Its Office for Civil Rights investigates allegations at schools and negotiates corrective actions.—
Fred Clasen-Kelly,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Looking forward, 185 countries are negotiating a global plastics treaty aimed at ending plastic pollution by 2040, and to promote a closed loop approach, phasing out unnecessary plastics and encouraging the use of sustainable alternatives.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Contenders for the leadership of Brazil’s right wing coalition are already emerging and are bargaining for Bolsonaro’s endorsement for being presidential candidates in the 2026 elections.—
Adriana Carranca,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Oscar nominee and Lord of the Rings alum Astin will have quite the task ahead of them at the top of next year as SAG-AFTRA returns to the negotiating table with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which collectively bargains on behalf of the major Hollywood studios.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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South Africa Takes Control Early Nigeria were dealt an early blow when full-back Ola Aina limped off just seven minutes into the contest, forcing head coach Éric Chelle into an unplanned change.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Overnight, China’s budding rights-defense movement was dealt a fatal blow — and with it, the Yangs’ case.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If products are merchandised poorly, no one will want to purchase it and money will not circle back to fisheries and the Alaskan economy could suffer.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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For example, he was encouraged by the results of its summer merchandising efforts, rewards member base, pricing strategy and ability to take market share in the fuel business without sacrificing margins.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a key change with the new product range, the Silicon Valley giant swapped the mid-tier iPhone Plus model for the iPhone Air – which the company touts as its thinnest iPhone ever.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Donors could still swap their indirect support for political favors, the court said.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Barter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barter. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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