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
But violence has since roared back, in part because armed groups have taken advantage of peace negotiations with Petro’s government to make territorial gains.
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Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The fact that Graphite One is already engaged in binding offtake discussions suggests the company may be moving beyond the speculative stage and into genuine commercial negotiations, although no final agreements have yet been signed.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Further negotiations between Israel and Lebanon scheduled this week in Washington raised speculation that the two sides could reach a new ceasefire, which Iran has demanded as a precondition of any broader diplomatic settlement with the US.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 31 May 2026
Selected to succeed Petro in leading the Historic Pact for Colombia party, the candidate promises to continue the president’s pro-labor reforms and continue peace negotiations with armed insurgent groups.
—Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
If Russia entered serious negotiations and complied with verifiable conditions, measures could be suspended in phases.
—David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
While Disney and other media companies held shows in mid-May to dazzle advertisers, the negotiations to lock in commitments are currently underway.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 31 May 2026
But the Dreamers and the county haven’t made any sort of public agreement on the property, nor have there been negotiations about it.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
But Baghaei told Iran's official IRNA news agency that nuclear issues are not part of current negotiations.
—Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026
Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The fact that Graphite One is already engaged in binding offtake discussions suggests the company may be moving beyond the speculative stage and into genuine commercial negotiations, although no final agreements have yet been signed.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Further negotiations between Israel and Lebanon scheduled this week in Washington raised speculation that the two sides could reach a new ceasefire, which Iran has demanded as a precondition of any broader diplomatic settlement with the US.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 31 May 2026
Selected to succeed Petro in leading the Historic Pact for Colombia party, the candidate promises to continue the president’s pro-labor reforms and continue peace negotiations with armed insurgent groups.
—Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
If Russia entered serious negotiations and complied with verifiable conditions, measures could be suspended in phases.
—David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
While Disney and other media companies held shows in mid-May to dazzle advertisers, the negotiations to lock in commitments are currently underway.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 31 May 2026
But the Dreamers and the county haven’t made any sort of public agreement on the property, nor have there been negotiations about it.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
But Baghaei told Iran's official IRNA news agency that nuclear issues are not part of current negotiations.
—Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiations
compromises
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And yet, even after the stress, the downsizing and the compromises, Giangreco still believes taking the first leap to move was worth it.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Ultimately, few foldables below $800 are free of compromises.—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
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“Negotiations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiations. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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