as in to negotiate
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
had to haggle to get his friend to sell his guitar for 20 bucks
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Recent Examples of haggle
Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
But a recent legal settlement has shaken up that system, opening the door for buyers and sellers to haggle over who pays what — and how much.
—Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
In their place is the attention economy, a dystopian marketplace of slop merchants, brain-rot peddlers, AI scrapyards, and extortionate big-box streaming services with junk on the shelves, all haggling for your time and money.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
The deal was agreed to after months of negotiations, with Washington and Tokyo continuing to haggle over details for weeks before it was signed.
—April Roach, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Posey did not draw out the process by haggling with Willy Adames or balk at a no-trade clause or give pause to breaking his own record for the largest contract in franchise history.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
But a recent legal settlement has shaken up that system, opening the door for buyers and sellers to haggle over who pays what — and how much.
—Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
In their place is the attention economy, a dystopian marketplace of slop merchants, brain-rot peddlers, AI scrapyards, and extortionate big-box streaming services with junk on the shelves, all haggling for your time and money.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
The deal was agreed to after months of negotiations, with Washington and Tokyo continuing to haggle over details for weeks before it was signed.
—April Roach, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haggle
Verb
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This has given the conflict a religious coloration, and political elites have also chosen to politicize the conflict to negotiate power and other interests, which has complicated the problem.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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One head of a negotiating delegation told CNN they were being charged more than $20,000 for two weeks in a three-bedroom apartment.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The 36-year-old's contributions to the Dodgers becoming baseball's first back-to-back champions in a quarter-century likely won't be forgotten for a long time, and perhaps during contract negotiations, will be a present reminder.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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For now, those negotiations remain uncertain.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That came after Gardner, who had just signed a four-year extension this offseason, was dealt to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for two first-round picks.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Despite the new contract, there is still a chance that the Red Sox could deal the 29-year-old in a trade this winter to clear up their logjam in the outfield.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The government reopened after Republican lawmakers accepted a compromise that Clinton suggested.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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That versatility allows every fashion lover to preserve the quality and story of their favorite finds without compromise.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Allina and Doctors Council-SEIU have been bargaining a first contract since February of 2024.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
5 Nov. 2025
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That’s true so long as the two sides are bargaining in good faith.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Haggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haggle. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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