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 Both sides have sought to inflict military and economic pain, and negotiations have collapsed. — Toqa Ezzidin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026 In recent years, rival team executives viewed negotiations with Angels officials as akin to hunting a moving target. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 As Cambodia begins negotiations over the 2027 minimum wage, workers and their representatives are calling for a larger increase to cope with mounting food, fuel and living costs. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 In my own career, this approach has produced better negotiations, stronger partnerships and better long-term outcomes than trying to appear smarter than everyone else. — Ricardo Bellino, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for negotiation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiation

Noun

But given the variety of corners around the track, the technical question is how to nail car setup, due to the compromises needed across a lap.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
But as Obama ran into the realities of governing, and the groups experienced the disappointment of his Administration’s compromises on issues such as health care and climate change, their reticence waned.

— Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of compromise

Noun

Amid significant injuries and a dramatic transfer U-turn involving Chelsea, the general consensus on Julio Enciso’s ability seems to have been clouded.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Clinicians have since weighed in through outlets including Vogue and Stylist, and the consensus is unusually clean for a viral wellness trend.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026