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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More Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images What Happens Next With negotiations resuming, both countries will likely focus on addressing broader trade issues beyond the digital services tax.
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC that Tehran wanted to return to negotiations over its atomic program, which had restarted before the Israeli-US raids.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
In April, Trump put his reciprocal tariffs on hold for 90 days while his administration engaged in trade negotiations.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Leyva served as Petro’s foreign minister from 2022-24, overseeing key diplomatic efforts and peace negotiations with armed groups.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC that Tehran wanted to return to negotiations over its atomic program, which had restarted before the Israeli-US raids.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
In April, Trump put his reciprocal tariffs on hold for 90 days while his administration engaged in trade negotiations.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Leyva served as Petro’s foreign minister from 2022-24, overseeing key diplomatic efforts and peace negotiations with armed groups.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiation
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The compromise brings to an end San Diego’s most tumultuous budget season in at least a decade — just eight days before the new fiscal year begins July 1.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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But hunting groups say that the compromise to not hunt within 40 yards of public trails ensures safety for hikers.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
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Paychex anticipates revenue growth of 16.5% to 18.5% for the upcoming year, which is slightly below market consensus.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The overall debate lasted for more than an hour, but the trustees did not find consensus on either proposal.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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