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
Noun
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Share discoveries and ask questions in team discussions.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025 -
Israel’s escalating assault on Gaza City came as Rubio arrived in the country for discussions about the war and the hostages.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has pitched the short-term extension as a way to keep the government open so negotiations can proceed on fuller budget talks and cross-party negotiations on the expiring Obamacare subsidies.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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These sorts of negotiations happen between the president and congressional leadership all the time.—
James B. Speta,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There is no time limit on how long such consultations could take, and experts say the language is flexible enough to allow each member to decide how far to go in responding to armed aggression against another.—
Matt Spetalnick,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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All of the other rare invocations of Article 4 were by Turkey, which asked for consultations related to threats coming from Iraq and Syria.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The iPhone Air Only Supports USB 2 Speeds The iPhone Air is relatively full-featured for such a thin phone, but Apple did make some odd compromises.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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This is amusing but understandable; in an era where commodity fetishism has turned analog, low-budget cinema into something aspirational, Jenkin has made no compromises for accessibility.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kirk became a Republican hero for motivating and organizing young conservatives through debates and a podcast that criticized Democrats and the left.—
Melissa Galbraith,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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He was known for making regular appearances on conservative media and hosting debates on college campuses.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Israel hit Doha, Qatar, an ally that has been hosting peace talks, neutralizing the president’s effort to persuade Hamas to accept terms for a ceasefire.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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The news also doesn't change Boeing's status as a key bargaining chip in trade talks.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These visits, often funded by health plans and paired with remote nurse practitioner consults, reconnect patients with care on their own schedules, reducing barriers and improving outcomes.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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During that window, the CW consults with ESPN and Raycom in selecting games.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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Tech companies scrape billions of social media posts, forum discussions and digital conversations from communities worldwide.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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This requires a sharp eye and harsh conversations about who is representing the Republican Party.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Give-and-takes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give-and-takes. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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