as in bargaining
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as in negotiating
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
they dickered over the price of the car for a few minutes
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dickering
Noun
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There are very few members of Congress who have been in labor unions, who have been bargaining committee members.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
31 May 2026 -
San Diego City Councilmember Marni von Wilpert is going for the moderate lane, touting her record on public safety while also pushing an economic platform to expand bargaining rights for labor unions.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between the US and Iran in recent months during the war in the Middle East, playing a leading role in negotiating a temporary ceasefire in April.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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College hockey already is negotiating a tumultuous era.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Hours into free agency opening March 9, Singleton remained unsigned — and had a skeleton deal lined up with another NFL team in free agency if negotiations with the Broncos fell through, according to a source familiar with the process.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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That is why Thursday felt less like the beginning of a negotiation than the opening bell for baseball’s next labor war.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Still, these officeholder perform critical work for the state, including investing taxpayer funds, holding government accountable, running elections and dealing home insurance issues in the wake of historic wildfires.—
Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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In urban areas, criminal groups also carry out drug dealing operations and extortion against residents, Sánchez said.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
Noun
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No negotiating, no haggling, no surprises.—
Rancho Santa Fe Review,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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The haggling was still going on at deadline.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The six-figure transaction was between FalconX, a digital asset brokerage, and Anera Labs, a trading technology startup.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Credit card companies and financial institutions currently charge retailers a fee when consumers use cards — based on the total transaction, including goods, taxes and tips.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Noun
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But the Dodgers’ offense didn’t hold up its half of the bargain.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Use your instincts to strike a bargain.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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“Dickering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dickering. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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