as in exchanges
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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Noun
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The result is more messages and fewer real exchanges, and people turning to AI as their friend and confidant.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026 -
When Krick and Stagg enter the command boardroom to present their opposing cases mere hours before a decision must be made, the film slips into a type of courtroom drama of stormy exchanges from the benches, with both Stagg and Krick pulling out all the stops to get their forecasts approved.—
Daniel Jonah Wolpert,
NPR,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The Third Circuit’s ‘swaps-first’ approach to field preemption has filtered down to other federal courts.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The difference is in the relationship — homestays put you alongside a host, while swaps give you the run of someone’s home.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The fundraising comes as SpaceX negotiates to pay razor-thin fees to the Wall Street firms, though banks are still likely to rake in about $500 million.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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What Senate Bill 3496 would create isn’t a one-time savings event but a durable, compounding mechanism for relief, a pipeline that expands every year as Medicare negotiates more drugs and Illinois extends those savings to everyone, not just seniors.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Jim is now eyeing the opportunity to recoup some shares, especially if the stock trades even lower than its current levels.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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He-Man trades his mystical sword for Skeletor's hand.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The union usually bargains in the same year as performers’ union SAG-AFTRA and directors’ union the Directors Guild of America.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2026
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One potential—though untested—workaround would be for conferences, which are private entities, to serve as a joint employer that bargains with a players’ union.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Best Outdoor Decor Deals Shop Memorial Day decor deals for every outdoor space, from extra-plush patio chair cushions to a stylish outdoor area rug that’s made with weather-resistant materials and safe to use in the rain.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Shop more Wayfair Memorial Day outlet deals below.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
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“Barters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barters. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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