as in exchanges
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
in politics nobody does something for nothing: there's always a quid pro quo involved
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Recent Examples of quid pro quos
While lobbying can help strengthen relationships with legislators, outright quid pro quos are not allowed, experts told IndyStar.
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Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quid pro quos
exchanges
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Wasserman’s appearance in the Epstein files document dump, despite the consensual nature of his exchanges with Maxwell, has set off a firestorm among some of the clients represented by Wasserman’s sports, marketing and entertainment units.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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The challenge will be in creating an exit ramp for President Xi Jinping of China to shift course so that normal diplomatic exchanges and channels of communication can be revived.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Quid pro quos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quid%20pro%20quos. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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