1
as in to arrange
to bring about through discussion and compromise
wanted to negotiate a higher salary before she accepted the job offer
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as in to manage
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
she's good at negotiating personality conflicts between coworkers
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as in to manipulate
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
the prisoners negotiated their escape by using Morse code to tap messages to each other through the walls
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as in to deal
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
told them I'd take $8,000 for the car and wasn't in the mood to negotiate
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as in to execute
to carry through (as a process) to completion
scores of experiments later, the chemists managed to negotiate the development of a more durable polymer
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Recent Examples of negotiate
Among the most notable campaigns associated with Chavez was the Delano grape strike and subsequent grape boycott, which helped push growers to recognize unions and negotiate labor contracts.
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
In a post on the X account for Iran's embassy in Mexico on Tuesday, Mehdi Taj, President of the Iranian Football Federation, said the nation is negotiating with FIFA to play its matches in Mexico, but so far there's been no resolution.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The problem of bots and fake accounts on Twitter wasn’t new at the time Musk negotiated the deal.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
But unlike in Hollywood, Asia’s screen industries operate without organized unions to negotiate on film workers’ behalf.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
In a post on the X account for Iran's embassy in Mexico on Tuesday, Mehdi Taj, President of the Iranian Football Federation, said the nation is negotiating with FIFA to play its matches in Mexico, but so far there's been no resolution.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The problem of bots and fake accounts on Twitter wasn’t new at the time Musk negotiated the deal.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
But unlike in Hollywood, Asia’s screen industries operate without organized unions to negotiate on film workers’ behalf.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiate
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Staff are happy to offer local recommendations for food, drink, hikes, and more, or to help arrange gear for a beach day or hike.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Rooms and suites are arranged to maximize views of the lush greenery outside.—
Kelsey Eisen,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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Yet Iran has still managed to halt the flow of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for about a fifth of the world’s oil.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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But for those who qualify, the long-term tax-free growth and withdrawal flexibility typically outweigh the absence of an immediate deduction — especially for someone already managing a complex retirement income picture.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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Research shows that abusers will threaten, harm or kill a beloved companion animal to manipulate and control the people who love them.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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To avoid detection by streaming platforms, Smith spread his automated, manipulated streams across thousands of different songs, knowing that concentrating streams on a single track would be flagged, according to the federal prosecutor’s office.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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Public discussions in Israel now center around the possibility of a temporary occupation of south Lebanon and a military operation that would supposedly deal a final blow to Hezbollah.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Rangers have dealt eight top 30 prospects, per MLB Pipeline’s evaluations, since last summer’s trade deadline.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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While executing a search warrant at his home, investigators found the firearm Asphy used in the alleged crime, authorities said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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To carry out and execute the above fraud scheme, prosecutors said the defendant and her husband worked together to cause multiple interstate wire communications to occur.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The statement concluded by asking for privacy for the family.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer leeks to a cutting board and let sit until cool enough to handle.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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The moody Moon paces into your busy 3rd house, energizing your ability to handle quick stops and urgent tasks.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The most immediate relief available is a pivot away from HBM dependency toward commodity DRAM architectures engineered specifically for AI’s requirements.—
Sha Rabii,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Setup is seamless thanks to AI Sonic Auto Room Calibration, which engineers the audio to your specific space.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Negotiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiate. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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