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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
There’s a give-and-take, and some parts of the deal turn out to be better or worse than expected.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
By now, Kerr is plenty familiar with the give-and-take that comes with coaching all-world players like Green and Steph Curry.
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Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
3 May 2026
Your 7th House of Partnership heats up as combative Mars enters, raising the volume on agreements and close bonds that need clearer give-and-take.
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Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
His World Juniors had the usual give-and-take that comes with Parekh’s game, but his play creation and swagger were also welcome additions to a team that really lacked that last year.
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Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
By now, Kerr is plenty familiar with the give-and-take that comes with coaching all-world players like Green and Steph Curry.
—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
3 May 2026
Your 7th House of Partnership heats up as combative Mars enters, raising the volume on agreements and close bonds that need clearer give-and-take.
—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
His World Juniors had the usual give-and-take that comes with Parekh’s game, but his play creation and swagger were also welcome additions to a team that really lacked that last year.
—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for give-and-take
Recent Examples of Synonyms for give-and-take
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During Thursday evening’s Board of Commissioners meeting, officials unanimously, and with no additional discussion, approved Johnston’s exit agreement and named Assistant County Administrator Alan Howze as his replacement for the rest of the year.
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Immediately, the call sparked online debate and discussion that will surely continue into next week.
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Milei named Adorni as Cabinet chief last year, giving him huge influence over negotiations with governors and other stakeholders in Congress.
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That agreement set a 60-day period for negotiations on key issues, including the future of Tehran’s nuclear program amid concerns that Iran wants to use it for military purposes, a claim the country denies.
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Bird and Morgan also appear in the special, which uses light banter and commentary to help viewers understand the athletes’ impact and achievements.
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The beef banter just as easily boils down to recipes and preferences in style and thickness of cuts.
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And a red card against an American soccer star sparks debate.
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But most companies run scenario-planning exercises, only to rehearse their debates about what to do once a crisis hits.
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Treat a lower burden on the body as part of your technical target, not a compromise to be made up for elsewhere.
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Crafted with better-for-you ingredients, Javvy's Instant Protein Coffee blend and viral Coffee Concentrate deliver guilt-free indulgence, offering craveable flavors without compromise.
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Left on their own, boisterous badinage between old school British thespian Shaw and giggly, hyper-ventilating wannabe movie star Dreyfuss has taken hold.
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The action flows, the badinage is fast and fun.
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The agency made the changes without the customary professional consultations, KFF has reported.
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His expensive and ambitious campaign has been conducted with little congressional consultation or oversight, shaped entirely by one man.
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As the escape-room activity kicks off — the guests have 30 minutes to find Aesha’s crew — the boys find plenty of opportunity to make insinuating jokes about tying up the girls, some (Coop) more wholesome than others (Luke).
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And as a distant relative jokes, many can be found on mortgages, loans and other debts.
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“Give-and-take.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give-and-take. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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