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bartering

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verb

present participle of barter

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bartering
Noun
Whatever Putin is paying or bartering, the Ukraine war has been a bonanza for the Kim regime. Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bartering
Noun
  • Jerry Jones said the Micah Parsons trade was made with the purpose of capturing a sustainably winning team in Prescott’s prime.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
  • If the Astros pursue someone via trade, Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report believes Mitch Keller would be a viable option.
    Drew VonScio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • What were the musicians bargaining for?
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Sernatinger said the union hopes to begin bargaining in October, after settling a dispute with Pathfinders management over which positions were covered under OPEIU Local 39.
    Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • DraftKings, which has lost roughly $5 billion in market cap over the last few weeks due to the growth of prediction exchanges, is planning to launch its own futures marketplace in the coming months.
    Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Amazon connects its users with third-party merchants on its marketplace.
    NPR, NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This is why Sabi built TRACE, a digital infrastructure designed for Africa’s producers, miners, and traders to prove legitimacy and meet global standards for transacting with the rest of the world.
    Anu Adedoyin Adasolum, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • There is only one vehicle in the United States transacting below $20,000 — the Mitsubishi Mirage.
    Robert Ferris, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Senior commerce editor Nashia Baker says she feels refreshed and comfortable in any sleep position with this memory foam pillow.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Newell, who is known for balancing creativity and commerce, has built a reputation for helping emerging designers build their businesses, cultivating exclusive collaborations and creating elevated assortments, the company said.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Appeasing and negotiating with Putin has failed for decades.
    Kathleen Collins, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The firm’s work with multinational corporations seeking licenses and permits before government agencies (such as energy companies requesting development permits or investment companies negotiating with the Securities and Exchange Commission), or even litigating in federal court, could evaporate.
    Fabio Bertoni, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.
    Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
  • In high-traffic areas like kitchens and bathrooms, cheap hardware wears out fast.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Gold is still trading above the $4,000-per-ounce mark, a more than 50% increase year-to-date.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
  • In reality, Russian oil is currently trading at $54 per barrel—23% less than Russia’s forecasts.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Bartering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bartering. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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