give-and-takes

noun

plural of give-and-take
1
as in discussions
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 negotiations
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give-and-takes
  1. discussions
  2. negotiations
  3. consultations
  4. compromises
  5. debates
  6. consults
  7. talks
  8. conversations
Noun
  • Often ignored in discussions about drought, fire, and climate change in general, are the world’s oceans, which are warming just as the air is.
    — John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Iran and Oman have been in discussions for several days about a management plan for the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as the focal point of the ongoing war between the US and the Islamic Republic.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of discussions
Noun
  • Tielemans called Emery out of respect to his manager before beginning negotiations with United.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Although no official statements have been made, frenetic speculations about TWICE leader Jihyo and members Tzuyu and Chaeyoung earlier this year prompted JYP to issue statements that contract negotiations were still ongoing.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of negotiations
Noun
  • In contrast, Canada offers a patchwork of programs, credits and consultations, which are layered onto higher taxes, scarce capital and sluggish policy-making.
    — Karia Samaroo, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • His office in Stanhope and Hoboken serves multiple cities and towns in the greater New Jersey area, and offers remote consultations, clear post-operative instructions, and a willingness to work with various insurance plans.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of consultations
Noun
  • That signal could help security teams identify compromises with greater confidence.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
  • After receiving an initial instruction through Telegram, the AI-powered agent could identify targets, conduct reconnaissance, select exploits and attempt compromises with remarkably little additional human involvement.
    — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of compromises
Noun
  • There have also been several divisive debates around credit and attribution.
    — Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • There will be debates about taxes, energy policy, and the trajectory of this state, and voters deserve to see those disagreements fought out in full.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of debates
Noun
  • Microagi, which is coming off a $55 million seed funding round, collects real-world training footage in more than a dozen countries and consults with companies on deploying robots in their factories.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 22 July 2026
  • Nissen consults for statin-makers AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis and Pfizer but does not receive financial compensation.
    — Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 25 June 2026
Definition of consults
Noun
  • Inter moved into pole position to sign Spence this week, entering into talks with Spurs over a €30million deal.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The 14-point MoU, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, was intended to pave the way for peace talks between Washington and Tehran.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of talks
Noun
  • The Gemini Moon moves through your 10th House of Career and sextiles Saturn in your 8th House of Shared Resources, supporting practical conversations around contracts, reimbursement, responsibilities, or sensitive project details.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • For parents in New Mexico, the ruling could change the conversations with their teens about social media use.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of conversations
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“Give-and-takes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give-and-takes. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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