as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
a trade-off in which a company got a celebrity spokesperson and a fading star got some much-needed cash
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Recent Examples of trade-off
Whether this was a worthy trade-off is the question that Kissinger’s legacy leaves us with.
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 1 May 2025
The increases raise questions about long-term economic trade-offs and the future stability of international relations, considering that more resources are being funneled toward defense at the expense of other public spending areas.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
The trade-off is slower delivery; no two-day Prime shipping here since the products are coming in from overseas.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Polls indicate a rising percentage of the population accepts such a trade-off.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 1 May 2025
The increases raise questions about long-term economic trade-offs and the future stability of international relations, considering that more resources are being funneled toward defense at the expense of other public spending areas.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
The trade-off is slower delivery; no two-day Prime shipping here since the products are coming in from overseas.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Polls indicate a rising percentage of the population accepts such a trade-off.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trade-off
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While in Spain, Belly and Conrad exchange handwritten letters, which help to re-establish their relationship.—
Alexandra Hurtado,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Le Monde reports that French travelers visiting the U.S. are adapting to the fact that the cost of everything has increased by at least 25% in the past few years by staying for a shorter period, using home exchange sites, plus filling up on a large breakfast, and then buying takeaway sandwiches.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Trade-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trade-off. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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