as in compromises
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 cease-fire
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Recent Examples of negotiations
Trump helped negotiate a peace deal between Congo and neighboring Rwanda, seen as an indirect but key player in the conflict, while Qatar and other partners have championed similar efforts involving direct negotiations between the government and the M23.
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Ope Adetayo, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
As with the law, what this case likely will do is now set a precedent where teams will have to be informed of any ongoing investigations of any sort during trade negotiations and the trade call with the league.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Sam McAlister, the Newsnight producer who negotiated the interview, said Beatrice was an integral part in the negotiations.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Mar. 2026
As recently as January, the negotiations were cordial.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Testimony was put on hold for a week for more settlement negotiations, but with no breakthrough in sight, Judge Arun Subramanian said Friday the trial would resume.
—Larry Neumeister, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
This is intentional, as the hotel—founded, owned, and fashioned by Robert De Niro—serves as a discreet hideout for stars passing through the city for film festival press junkets and industry negotiations.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
Impala Platinum has opened formal talks with Zimbabwe’s central bank and lined up meetings with both the South African and Zimbabwean governments to press for clarity on Harare’s export-earnings policy, its CEO told Semafor, escalating a commercial cash-flow dispute into bilateral negotiations.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Ope Adetayo, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
As with the law, what this case likely will do is now set a precedent where teams will have to be informed of any ongoing investigations of any sort during trade negotiations and the trade call with the league.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Sam McAlister, the Newsnight producer who negotiated the interview, said Beatrice was an integral part in the negotiations.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Mar. 2026
As recently as January, the negotiations were cordial.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Testimony was put on hold for a week for more settlement negotiations, but with no breakthrough in sight, Judge Arun Subramanian said Friday the trial would resume.
—Larry Neumeister, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
This is intentional, as the hotel—founded, owned, and fashioned by Robert De Niro—serves as a discreet hideout for stars passing through the city for film festival press junkets and industry negotiations.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
Impala Platinum has opened formal talks with Zimbabwe’s central bank and lined up meetings with both the South African and Zimbabwean governments to press for clarity on Harare’s export-earnings policy, its CEO told Semafor, escalating a commercial cash-flow dispute into bilateral negotiations.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiations
compromises
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Large income, wealth, and values gaps within countries that lead to the rise of populism of the right and populism of the left and irreconcilable differences that can’t be resolved with compromises and rule of law.—
Ray Dalio,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Industry reports have documented ransomware attacks on shipping companies, supply chain compromises and increasing concern about the security of onboard control systems, including engines, propulsion and navigation equipment.—
Anna Raymaker,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Negotiations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiations. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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