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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
In relationships where traditional roles play a big part, voting choices reflect a mix of personal independence, societal expectations, and relationship give-and-take.
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Erin Coulehan, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2024
Because of this, don't be surprised if your toddler isn't ready to play with other children in a traditional give-and-take manner.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
That kind of give-and-take seems rare in national life at the moment, but Boot touches on other aspects of Reagan’s leadership that are anything but salutary.
—Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2024
As has been in the past, there are give-and-take elements associated with choosing prestige.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Erin Coulehan, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2024
Because of this, don't be surprised if your toddler isn't ready to play with other children in a traditional give-and-take manner.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
That kind of give-and-take seems rare in national life at the moment, but Boot touches on other aspects of Reagan’s leadership that are anything but salutary.
—Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2024
As has been in the past, there are give-and-take elements associated with choosing prestige.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for give-and-take
Recent Examples of Synonyms for give-and-take
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During the discussion, she was asked if she's ever been confused for another celebrity.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Probably not fully, but Salles certainly believes that culture can play a role in this discussion.Alexander Durie, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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There were many sticking points in the couple's divorce negotiations, including custody over their children.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Whether in banking, trade negotiations, or e-commerce, my professional life is helping companies win in new markets, with a particular focus on ...Frank Lavin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Here's some battleground state banter Republican Kevin Payne has spent the last eight years in the Arizona House of Representatives and was recently elected to the Senate.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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In addition, good natured banter is correlated with closer relationships, according to research published in the Journal of Research in Personality.Tracy Brower, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Decades before sanctuary cities became a vigorous partisan debate, Sacramento declared itself as one of the first in America.Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
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But looming over the debate was what could happen after President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20, the day after TikTok must be divested.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Yaroslavsky described the final project as a compromise and noted that Hackman agreed to spend $6.4 million on community initiatives, including upgrades to nearby Pan Pacific Park.David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Any legal decision or business compromise would likely take months to play out operationally.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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In The Kitchen, Wesker tracked the decorum from friendly badinage to hostile vernacular that co-workers sustain just to get through the day.Armond White, National Review, 30 Oct. 2024
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While Hawley hasn’t left behind any of his signature philosophical dialogue or memorable badinage, Season 5 is also the most reliant on the camera to make its points.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
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At present, there are not enough professionals with the training to treat veterans or to provide regular consultations for them, said Svetlana Artemeva, who is working on a project to train dozens of therapists across 16 Russian regions to help soldiers struggling with post-traumatic stress.Nanna Heitmann, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Competitors charge for consultations with tax experts, so this is a huge advantage.PCMAG, PCMAG, 2 Jan. 2025
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The comedian made an appearance on CNN New Year's Eve Live special alongside Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen and her fiery jokes targeted toward the network, and Democrats have quickly taken off online.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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And their seeming failure to look at it has become a running joke with my husband.Philip Galanes, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Give-and-take.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give-and-take. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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