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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Missile exchanges have jarred with the spirit of the holidays underway across the region.—
Siham Shamalakh,
Washington Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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No exchanges of fire were reported, marking the first lull since late February, when clashes erupted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Quid pro quos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quid%20pro%20quos. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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