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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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2
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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3
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
By early March, that give-and-take seemed to enter a critical stage.
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David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
This is a time to reflect on the financial or emotional give-and-take in your one-on-one connections.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Be okay with the usual give-and-take of your friendship looking lopsided for a while.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 28 Feb. 2025
There may be more give-and-take within the Beijing-Moscow-Washington triangle, more concessions on small points, and more openness to negotiation and to confidence-building measures in zones of war and contestation.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
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David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
This is a time to reflect on the financial or emotional give-and-take in your one-on-one connections.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Be okay with the usual give-and-take of your friendship looking lopsided for a while.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 28 Feb. 2025
There may be more give-and-take within the Beijing-Moscow-Washington triangle, more concessions on small points, and more openness to negotiation and to confidence-building measures in zones of war and contestation.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give-and-take
Noun
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But, after a discussion with Barman, she was hooked on the concept.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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The LinkedIn algorithm rewards users who actively participate in discussions across the platform.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There's also great uncertainty as Trump seeks negotiations with China and begins talks with other counties whose larger tariffs were delayed by 90 days.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Treasury secretary has led negotiations with Japan and other nations to try and broker trade agreements.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There are countless ways to flirt, from playful banter at run club to stealing someone’s hat on the playground.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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An outgoing, flirty foil to Ellie’s brusque, steely demeanor, Dina’s playful banter with her pal is laced with the charge of friendly conversation that could tip into romantic intimacy on a dime.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Things got particularly ugly during 2016 presidential debates when he was asked to defend referring to women as fat pigs and slobs.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Whether that’s primarily on the players for not handling that like professionals, or on Briere for not recognizing the impact that losing Laughton (and, to a lesser extent, Erik Johnson) would have on the group, is up for debate.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With security threats increasingly powered by AI, from sophisticated Gmail attacks to malicious advertising accounts that can lead to search engine compromise, there’s no doubt that this is the new frontier of the cybersecurity badlands.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In 2018, Francis’ papacy saw another historic development: a joint accord between China and the Vatican agreed to a compromise on the appointment of bishops, a sign of willingness to share Catholic authority.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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The residency includes consultations with industry professionals.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Additional consultation from zoologists confirmed a large cat such as a lion likely caused the injuries by.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
23 Apr. 2025
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Trump sued Maher in 2013 for $5 million after the comedian made a crass joke about his mother and an orangutan.—
Steff Danielle Thomas,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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While Instagram and TikTok chase global virality, Fizz leans hard into hyper relevance: the inside joke, the anonymous confession, the econ final everyone just bombed.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Give-and-take.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give-and-take. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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