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 Key factors include understanding why the layoff was reversed, whether the company values their long-term contribution or just immediate knowledge, and treating it as a new job offer for negotiation. — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 During negotiations on the billionaire tax, essentially put the onus on Newsom to force unrelated private hospitals and clinics to unionize their employees, the sources said. — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 Real Madrid are expected to reach an agreement to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, while Paris Saint-Germain have withdrawn from negotiations for Ivory Coast international. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 26 July 2026 In a press conference following the meeting, Das said on Saturday that the negotiations had been successful. — Philip Wang, Time, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for negotiation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiation

Noun

Those lawmakers pressed legislative leaders to revisit that exemption this year, and SB-954 is the resulting compromise, its proponents say.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
While compromise can be beneficial in a relationship, sometimes doing your own thing is too.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 July 2026