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 House Oversight Committee’s first hearing on the Minnesota fraud scandal was complete with lawmakers pointing fingers and exchanging barbs in heated exchanges.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026 -
Flirty texts, meaningful exchanges and chance encounters spark something unexpected, especially through everyday moments like errands, commutes or late-night chats that start casually and end with momentum.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Read on for some of my favorite cold-weather travel swaps for shorter winter trips that save on space.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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Financially, farmers and financiers can buy derivative contracts like futures or credit default swaps that insure against the risk of commodity price fluctuations or loans defaulting.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Such fundraisers would be prohibited if the union succeeds in being recognized and negotiates a contract reflecting its demands.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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Multiple versions of the template, reviewed by The Athletic, state that if a player intends to transfer before the end of an agreement, the athlete would owe the remaining amount left to be paid on the contract, unless the school negotiates a different buyout amount.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The $6 billion hedge fund firm, which trades credit relative value opportunities, has built up large stakes in several trusts, often with the aim of overhauling the boards in order to drive change and slash the large NAV discounts.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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About half of Congress — both Democrats and Republicans — trades stock.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Those restraints are lawful because the NFL collectively bargains them with the NFL players association.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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One of the best Cyber Monday bargains out there is this incredible OLED portable from Asus, which is crammed with high-end silicon for peak performance on all of today's top titles.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Nov. 2025
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Below, shop the seven best designer deals worth shopping before prices go back up—or worse, sell out.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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The final resolution is not guaranteed to pass, but the vote deals a symbolic rebuke to the president.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Barters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barters. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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