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verb

Definition of horse-trade

as in to negotiate

to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase I horse-traded with the painter: I did his tax returns, and he did my kitchen

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Recent Examples of horse-trade

Noun

The rising profile of McHenry and Emmer is likely bullish for crypto bills, as both work to convince Democrats on their committee—and their counterparts over in the Senate—to horse trade over stablecoin and market structure legislation. — Leo Schwartz, Fortune Crypto, 4 Oct. 2023 The blandishments McCarthy might have offered to horse trade his way to the speakership — fancy titles, perks, a fundraising appearance — meant little to those Republican holdouts who would like nothing more than to burn Washington to the ground. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2023 Krikorian, from the restrictionist Center for Immigration Studies, argued DACA recipients could have gotten green cards by now, if Democrats had been willing to horse trade for tougher enforcement. — Dallas News, 18 July 2022 Justices horse trade and revise for months on major cases, though they’re not known for flipping sides. — Dallas News, 3 May 2022 In the early 1960s, the bistate agency took over what was then the struggling Hudson and Manhattan Railroad as part of a horse trade between New Jersey and New York that committed the Port to build the first World Trade Center. — Paul Berger, WSJ, 30 Nov. 2018 And Paul George finally escaped Indiana, albeit to a dark-horse trade partner in the Oklahoma City Thunder. — Peter Dawson and [email protected], star-telegram, 13 Dec. 2017

Recent Examples of Synonyms for horse-trade

Verb

Companies can also negotiate program structures that better reflect their loss experience or industry profile.

— Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
London is now going in a different direction, negotiating closer regulatory alignment with Brussels on agriculture, energy, and defense.

— JONAS NAHM, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of negotiate

Noun

Although the game aired on NBC, agents, executives, and on-air talent from various networks routinely descend on the host city for meetings and negotiations.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
With more testy and volatile negotiations sure to come once Johnson presents his full budget proposal next month, the mayor’s $401 million pitch might not stick.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of negotiation

Noun

Xi equates compromise with weakness and has a hard time understanding the give-a-little-to-get-a-little logic that is the heart and soul of diplomacy.

— Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2026
After all, filing a lawsuit does not necessarily eliminate the possibility of reaching a settlement, as borrowers may still be able to negotiate a compromise or settlement with a creditor or debt collector before the court enters a judgment.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of compromise

Verb

The Chinese party-state is a sprawling network of bureaucratic agencies, regional power bases, and administrative offices that have their own interests and frequently have to bargain with one another.

— ANDREW MERTHA, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026
The contracts also require Blizzard to discuss and bargain over the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of bargain

Noun

As a result, plans need to be made to deal with the logistics of several celestial vehicles taxiing and docking at the port and eventually at a permanent moon settlement.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026
Sonil Jain, Co-founder of Sowtex and ReMaterial, noted that for a fabric exporter trading with Russia, Brazil, or the UAE, there were many possible benefits, including cheaper, faster B2B settlements without dollar-clearing fees destroying margins.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of settlement

Noun

This theory is based on our understanding of the abilities of apes, as evidence suggest both chimpanzees and gorillas have gestural communication systems.

— Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
Whether the China business can further develop these dimensions will depend on the local team’s understanding of individual city needs, as well as the ability of its stores and communities to consistently deliver high-quality experiences.

— Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of understanding

Noun

More than racing, there’s also a swap meet, automobilia, featured speakers, concessions, and more to enjoy over the long weekend.

— Mark Maglio, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Putin, for his part, did not publicly signal any movement from his previous steep demands, which seek major concessions from Ukraine.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026

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