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Recent Examples of dicker
Verb
But nothing said at this point can be separated from the bluffing and haggling and dickering central to such high-dollar negotiations. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024 Last year’s announcement was delayed nearly an hour while the Atlantic Coast Conference, bowl directors and television executives dickered — bickered? Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2023 Conrad's lawyer dickered for weeks with the owners of Baldwin House. Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2023 The celebrity may dicker over the price, but ultimately reach an agreement. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2021 Numerous lawsuits have been filed, especially against Weinstein and his company, but remain mired in legal limbo as attorneys for plaintiffs and defendants dicker over damages. Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dicker
Noun
  • The Phoenix Suns have acquired center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for the No. 29 pick on Wednesday and a 2029 first-round pick.
    Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
  • Instead, the Wizards undercut both Florida franchises, drafted and traded Clayton to Utah in exchange for the No. 21 pick and multiple second-round picks.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • The Englishman is represented by his mother Marcia Lewis, who negotiated the deal with Arsenal.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 18 June 2025
  • Authorities spent hours trying to negotiate a peaceful surrender, police said.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • Streaming: Xfinity deals for streaming services are a great value.
    Kara McGinley, USA Today, 21 June 2025
  • Bourgault hasn’t come close to playing in the NHL and was dealt to Ottawa — along with Jake Chiasson — last summer for Roby Jarventie and a draft pick.
    The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 21 June 2025
Verb
  • The sides had bargained on and off for more than a year by then, operating without a contract since November 2022.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 June 2025
  • What’s next: Backed by the Service Employees International Union, Oakland Assemblymember Buffy Wicks introduced Assembly Bill 1340 that would allow ridesharing drivers to bargain for better pay and benefits and provide more protections for gig workers.
    Pat Maio, Oc Register, 8 June 2025
Verb
  • The 16-21 vote throws up a hurdle for leaders hoping to send the bill to the Senate by Memorial Day — but are still haggling over last minute changes to appease not only the fiscal hawks but moderates seeking bigger blue-state tax breaks.
    Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 16 May 2025
  • The ex-spouses were still haggling over money and had been due in family court the morning she was killed, The Hartford Courant reported.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2025

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“Dicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dicker. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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