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as in arranged
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 managed
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
she's good at negotiating personality conflicts between coworkers
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as in engineered
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 dealt
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 achieved
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 negotiated
According to Disney, the carriage fee increases that Google is balking at are in line with what Disney has successfully negotiated with other distributors, including it own Hulu + Live TV and Fubo services.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, more official funding legislation could be negotiated.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The acquisition was negotiated by Evan Schwartz, head of content for Wolfe Video, and Smolowitz on behalf of the filmmakers.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Grenell had negotiated an opening of Venezuela's oil sector in exchange for allowing Maduro to keep his post, according to Francisco Monaldi, director of the Baker Institute's Latin America Energy Program.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The two negotiated a short-term extension to continue talks and were able to prevent a blackout.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Along with the board, Estrada helped negotiated a lower price for employee uniforms, higher wages for the staff and brought an on-site night security guard on board.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
As a result of the new agreement, Little Rock officers and sergeants will get another 5% pay increase in 2027 on top of the 5% increases previously negotiated for 2025 and 2026.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Oct. 2025
The jury is still out on whether Hamas will blow up the landmark ceasefire agreement that President Donald Trump‘s team negotiated to bring an end to the war in Gaza.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, more official funding legislation could be negotiated.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The acquisition was negotiated by Evan Schwartz, head of content for Wolfe Video, and Smolowitz on behalf of the filmmakers.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Grenell had negotiated an opening of Venezuela's oil sector in exchange for allowing Maduro to keep his post, according to Francisco Monaldi, director of the Baker Institute's Latin America Energy Program.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The two negotiated a short-term extension to continue talks and were able to prevent a blackout.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Along with the board, Estrada helped negotiated a lower price for employee uniforms, higher wages for the staff and brought an on-site night security guard on board.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
As a result of the new agreement, Little Rock officers and sergeants will get another 5% pay increase in 2027 on top of the 5% increases previously negotiated for 2025 and 2026.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Oct. 2025
The jury is still out on whether Hamas will blow up the landmark ceasefire agreement that President Donald Trump‘s team negotiated to bring an end to the war in Gaza.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiated
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To compensate, Goddard administration arranged for food trucks on campus as an alternative option for employees.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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The functional centerpiece is a six-story staircase, which leads museumgoers past stone monuments and pharaonic statues arranged in reverse chronological order.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Carter hadn’t managed to build a profitable business with his attempt to recapture Vanity Fair’s old spirit (and luxury advertising base).—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Larson was one of the four drivers including Hamlin, Chase Briscoe and William Byron in contention for the title, but Larson managed to finish in third position, ahead of the other three contenders to claim the championship.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Scientists at Rice University have engineered living cells to light up like tiny beacons, revealing protein changes in real time.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Those who need more range and strength for mixed terrain benefit from the Ausom L2 Max Dual Motor E-scooter, engineered with dual 1000W motors and advanced front and rear rocker-arm suspension.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Schwindt was then dealt to the Calgary Flames the following summer as part of Florida’s deal to get star winger Matthew Tkachuk, a move that has helped the franchise reach three consecutive Stanley Cup Finals and win the Cup each of the past two seasons.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Malcolm Koonce and Zamir White are two other prospective free agents who could be dealt.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Tindall, a former professional rugby player, played for Bath and Gloucester and achieved 75 caps for the national team.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Oct. 2025
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Once that’s achieved, cure again; then seal with the top coat.—
Laura Solla,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
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As dinner concluded, Cynthia Erivo took the microphone to invite everyone to continue the celebration.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Finally, panelists concluded by talking about the importance of guardrails that protect creators and their intellectual property.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Hubbarth handled it pretty well, asking a couple of questions on the issues and producing a little news.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Caliendo handled the rest of the game, allowing no quarterback pressures on 32 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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In 2020, a militia group in Michigan plotted to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer, citing opposition to COVID-19 restrictions as their motivation.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Denver has plotted Greenlaw’s recovery for the long haul, and Strnad’s contributions have given the franchise the breathing room to do so.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Negotiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiated. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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