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
The case for investing in Africa has been helped by growing discipline and diligence among investors, especially as leverage in fundraising negotiations has shifted away from startups to investors.
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Communication protocols, supporting negotiation and collaboration between agents.
—Rajeev Ronanki, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Howard Stern has not been fired from SiriusXM and remains in the midst of negotiations over a new contract there.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
That typically is the result of closed-door negotiations between the governor and legislative leaders.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Communication protocols, supporting negotiation and collaboration between agents.
—Rajeev Ronanki, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Howard Stern has not been fired from SiriusXM and remains in the midst of negotiations over a new contract there.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
That typically is the result of closed-door negotiations between the governor and legislative leaders.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiation
Noun
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This is compromise in the modern world of media.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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The logic behind his appointment is that Lecornu might be able to strike a deal with the Socialists to make the budget more palatable – the same compromise that Bayrou used to push through this year’s budget with concessions to the left.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Enough expressions of preference create a sort of consensus, one that celebrates the uncertainty that comes with ranking players.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Both readings matched the consensus forecast from economists surveyed by Bloomberg, and come on the heels of reports that suggest the labor market is weaker than many experts previously believed.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Negotiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiation. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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