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
Those are the trade-offs for keeping multiple myeloma in check.
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David Armstrong, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
Trump and his cabinet have argued that temporary price hikes are a reasonable trade-off for future economic stability, and that American children can manage with fewer toys.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
For driving, perhaps that’s an acceptable trade-off.
—Mike Caulfield, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
While there will be trade-offs and strategic decisions to make, keeping our focus on long-term growth and industry resilience will ensure our collective success.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
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David Armstrong, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
Trump and his cabinet have argued that temporary price hikes are a reasonable trade-off for future economic stability, and that American children can manage with fewer toys.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
For driving, perhaps that’s an acceptable trade-off.
—Mike Caulfield, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
While there will be trade-offs and strategic decisions to make, keeping our focus on long-term growth and industry resilience will ensure our collective success.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for trade-off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trade-off
exchange
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Crawford must have had other enemies, and so maybe one of them with massive financial resources approached Delia to kill him in exchange for ensuring that her family would be set for life.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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The multilateral deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), won the backing of major powers, setting strict limits for Iranian nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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“Trade-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trade-off. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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