Thesaurus results for GIVE-AND-TAKES

give-and-takes

noun

plural of give-and-take

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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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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Noun

If discussions keep scattering, don’t add more cleverness to the pile.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
DeepSeek might choose to resume the deal process at a later date, the people said, asking to remain anonymous to talk about private discussions.

— Haze Fan, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Definition of discussions

Noun

But with Barcelona signing Anthony Gordon, and Rashford’s £40m release clause for other clubs elapsing last week, a new set of negotiations is required for his exit.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Rather, a messy conflict oscillating between bouts of strikes and periods of relative calm beckons, while mediators look for new avenues to revive negotiations.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of negotiations

Noun

After private consultations but no public discussion, the 193-member General Assembly scheduled a vote on his reappointment for Friday afternoon.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Long consultations can signal attentive care in one setting and inefficiency in another.

— Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 22 July 2026

Definition of consultations

Noun

The technology wasn't ready; the compromises would be too great; diesel engines would always be the default.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
In this view, the DSA is a resource that should be integrated into the Democratic Party, with all of the ideological compromises such a merger would necessitate.

— James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Definition of compromises

Noun

Wilson points to emerging debates around the country about mid-century modern homes — new enough in the 1970s, but now eligible for historic designations.

— Mark Dee July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
While proponents highlight their potential for companionship, addressing issues like loneliness, this technology sparks profound ethical debates.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 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

The Rockies have yet to broach extension talks with Goodman, according to a source with knowledge of the matter, who requested anonymity in order to speak candidly.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
After nearly a month of silence, the government made its first apparent move to engage with the protesters Monday, when a senior minister held talks with movement representatives.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Definition of talks

Noun

After all those conversations, one thing that has become clear is that families don’t expect Washington to fix everything.

— Kent Strang, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026
Saturn stations retrograde in your 3rd House of Communication, asking you to review writing, conversations, planning, and the mental habits shaping your day.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

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