Thesaurus results for NEGOTIATION

negotiation

noun

ni-ˌgō-shē-ˈā-shən

Definition of negotiation

as in compromise

the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement it will take some negotiation, but I think we can get each side to agree to a ceasefire

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Recent Examples of negotiation It’s been widely reported that a dispute over contract negotiations led to his departure. — Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026 However, there are no assurances that this latest set of talks will lead to meaningful negotiations toward a settlement, the Times reported, citing people briefed on the upcoming discussions. — Ian Thomas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 Undoubtedly, scientific reasoning is essential to building the case - without it, negotiations between countries, climate models, and new technologies to mitigate GHG emissions would have no north star. — Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 The prime minister said that during negotiations, Canada was willing to drop certain tariffs on steel, aluminum and automobiles. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for negotiation

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Noun

But less than 10 weeks until Election Day, there’s no public indication that a compromise is imminent.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
The advisory includes indicators of compromise, providing a way for companies and organizations to determine whether they were affected.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026