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 The order permitted either side to request reopening if negotiations failed. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 The tax came up in a conversation between the two after negotiations between Zuckerberg and the committee appeared to grow tense. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 Continue reading … TEHRAN'S DEMANDS — Iran sets new hurdle for negotiations with demand US must meet first. — FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 If Putin agrees to Witkoff’s request to move to negotiations, then this will become a serious process. — David Ignatius, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for negotiation

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Noun

One of the secrets to SunZia’s ultimate success in New Mexico was the project’s ability to strike compromises, even with some of its earliest critics.

— Sara Herschander, Vox, 22 Oct. 2026
Best Affordable Option Some affordable mattresses require compromise, but contributor Jacorey Moon doesn’t feel that’s the case with Zinus’ Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026