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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
a give-and-take about what we should do Saturday night
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as in negotiation
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
negotiating the terms of the deal will require some give-and-take on both sides
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as in banter
good-natured teasing or exchanging of clever remarks
enjoyed the flirty give-and-take between the two romantic lead characters
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Recent Examples of give-and-take
For any deal to be signed into law, however, will require a give-and-take that Democrats might find difficult to swallow.
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David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026
His offensive approach, though, has been a give-and-take.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
After going to work for Edgar, the popular, two-term chief executive from 1991 to 1999 who died in September, Egler didn’t shy away from engaging in give-and-take with reporters.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Natanya’s performance suggests the strain from two competing personalities underneath the relationship’s give-and-take.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
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David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026
His offensive approach, though, has been a give-and-take.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
After going to work for Edgar, the popular, two-term chief executive from 1991 to 1999 who died in September, Egler didn’t shy away from engaging in give-and-take with reporters.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Natanya’s performance suggests the strain from two competing personalities underneath the relationship’s give-and-take.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give-and-take
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Rain is expected to return to the Central Valley late Monday, according to the weather service’s forecast discussion.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 20,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Other than Griego’s questions, there was no board comment or discussion.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Wall Street Journal reported that forces used Claude during the operation via Anthropic’s partnership with the defense contractor Palantir—and Axios reported that the episode escalated an already fraught negotiation over what, exactly, Claude could be used for.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
21 Feb. 2026
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The negotiations in Switzerland were the third round of direct talks organized by Washington, after meetings earlier this year in Abu Dhabi that officials described as constructive but which also made no major headway.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The 1% Club has leant heavily on comedian hosts around the world, with the likes of Mack, McHale and Jefferies bringing wit and banter to proceedings, although Connock stressed that new territories can think beyond comics when considering hosts.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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The friendly banter quickly made headlines, with many wondering about the joke's legitimacy.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement Hours before Andrew’s arrest, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was asked if a debate over the royal, and his connections to Epstein, could still take place.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sappy, sure, but better than this faux-Kantian debate about what’s real or not real.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the meantime, massages can be arranged in your room or on your terrace, which is hardly a compromise—especially since the crashing waves set the soundtrack for every inch of this property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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With another round of peace talks ending abruptly, and little sign of compromise over key issues such as land concessions, a stable peace agreement remains elusive.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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The action flows, the badinage is fast and fun.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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Each bus has a pair of hosts, whose badinage is corny but crowd-pleasing.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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The bill passed its first discussion unanimously earlier this month, then advanced to public consultation before the final vote.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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For the first time since the war began, members invoked Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty, the mechanism for collective consultation when a member feels its security is threatened.—
Frederic Lemieux,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Episodes are a blend of political analysis, jokes that test the boundaries of good taste, and interviews with high-profile guests.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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General catastrophizing Some people are naturally prone to anxiety and overthinking everything—like a work typo, or a throwaway joke that now feels catastrophic.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Give-and-take.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give-and-take. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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