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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Emails released in connection with Epstein’s records show a familiar and friendly tone between the two, including exchanges in which Epstein sent her expensive gifts.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Feb. 2026 -
Alas, exchanges like Kramer and Fauci’s were airing on staid C-SPAN, while network TV had already pivoted toward a flashier mode, in which open conflict became a sure formula for success.—
Talya Zax,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Other menu options are the Sandwich Combo, which puts the 3 Finger Combo on a bun with lettuce and swaps out the Texas toast; and a kid’s meal with two fingers, a small fry and a kid-sized drink.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Feb. 2026
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The class will highlight healthy food swaps, tips for budget-friendly grocery shopping, proper cooking techniques, general nutrition tips and more, a release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Wasserman also has a live events unit, a speaker’s bureau that books speakers for corporate events and conferences, and a rights sales business that negotiates and sells sponsorships and media rights, including stadium naming rights.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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The federal government negotiates directly with vaccine manufacturers to get preferable pricing, and then purchases vaccine products to distribute to participating clinics across the country.—
Sophia Newcomer,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Data from FactSet shows the XLK ETF , which tracks the S & P 500 tech sector, trades at around 23 times forward earnings, while the XLP consumer staples ETF has a multiple of around 21.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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That figure drops by 14 miles for the top-end XSE grade, which trades stock 18-inch wheels for 20-inchers.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
18 Feb. 2026
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In this Gothic fantasy debut, Leena Al-Sayer bargains her ability to see the dead in order to pay for the expensive medicine her brother Rami needs to live.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 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
Verb
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The fuel shortage deals another blow to a country that relies heavily on tourism, an industry that once generated $3 billion in annual revenue and served as a vital economic lifeline.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Age always deals the last hand.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Barters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barters. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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