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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

Elsewhere — yes, at goddamn Hamburger Hamlet — another couple is negotiating the terms of their relationship.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
As Wrexham’s two options to lead an attack that invariably features a lone forward playing in front of two No 10s, the duo played an important role last season in helping negotiate the considerable step-up to the Championship.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of negotiate

Noun

This past legislative session, Linehan said negotiations broke down at the last minute to ensure nurse-to-patient ratios were met at each unit level.

— Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
The negotiations were followed by dinner with the Russian leader, according to a Kremlin press briefing.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of negotiation

Noun

But given the variety of corners around the track, the technical question is how to nail car setup, due to the compromises needed across a lap.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
But as Obama ran into the realities of governing, and the groups experienced the disappointment of his Administration’s compromises on issues such as health care and climate change, their reticence waned.

— Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of compromise

Verb

There is money tied to this format through playoff broadcasts, and any change would have to be collectively bargained between the league and MLBPA.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
However, the two parties met to bargain the four-day mandate in late April — more than two months before the mandate started.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of bargain

Noun

In the coming months, the city will provide updates to the court as part of their commitments detailed in the settlement, said Banks.

— Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
Under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's ultranationalist government, settlement construction in the West Bank — seized by Israel in the 1967 Mideast war — has surged.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of settlement

Noun

Another key element to Rashford’s return has been his understanding with Shaw.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The Atlas promises to make the job of biologists and medical researchers considerably easier, potentially speeding up the understanding of genetic diseases and the hunt for possible cures.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 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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