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
That agreement set a 60-day period for negotiations on key issues, including the future of Tehran's nuclear program amid concerns that Iran wants to use it for military purposes, a claim the country denies.
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Arkansas Online,
27 June 2026
The recent negotiations involved senior executives from Anthropic including co-founder Tom Brown, who met with Lutnick and other senior administration officials in recent days, people familiar with the talks told Bloomberg.
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Josh Wingrove,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Iranian officials argued that regional stability—including guarantees related to Lebanon—could not be separated from any lasting agreement with Washington and must be included in their negotiations.
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Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
And the two kicked off their conversation talking about Vance’s ongoing negotiations with Iran, which appear to be going nowhere.
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Marlow Stern,
Variety,
27 June 2026
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Arkansas Online,
27 June 2026
The recent negotiations involved senior executives from Anthropic including co-founder Tom Brown, who met with Lutnick and other senior administration officials in recent days, people familiar with the talks told Bloomberg.
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Josh Wingrove,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Iranian officials argued that regional stability—including guarantees related to Lebanon—could not be separated from any lasting agreement with Washington and must be included in their negotiations.
—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
And the two kicked off their conversation talking about Vance’s ongoing negotiations with Iran, which appear to be going nowhere.
—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiation
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Treat a lower burden on the body as part of your technical target, not a compromise to be made up for elsewhere.
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Crafted with better-for-you ingredients, Javvy's Instant Protein Coffee blend and viral Coffee Concentrate deliver guilt-free indulgence, offering craveable flavors without compromise.
Noun
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Time is running out for states to come to some kind of consensus for rules under the Colorado River Compact.
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While they were entirely bought-in, their blind consensus actively stifled creativity and differing thought.
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“Negotiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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