as in to negotiate
to do (business) with another person, company, etc.
We had some important business to transact with our distributors. transact a real estate deal
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The idea is to create common standards and a decentralized platform so that AI systems from anywhere can communicate, coordinate, and even transact with each other seamlessly.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2025
Further, however, signs concerning the sales and use permit also were posted at the location, saying no sales can be transacted there.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2025
Its primary ticketing volume across all genres was up five percent, while transacted ticket sales for concerts were up 25 percent.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 May 2025
Out of the brands that have been considering their options, many industry insiders believe Makeup by Mario will eventually transact.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2025
Further, however, signs concerning the sales and use permit also were posted at the location, saying no sales can be transacted there.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2025
Its primary ticketing volume across all genres was up five percent, while transacted ticket sales for concerts were up 25 percent.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 May 2025
Out of the brands that have been considering their options, many industry insiders believe Makeup by Mario will eventually transact.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Democrats are also trying to pin the shutdown on Republicans, blaming Trump for not negotiating in good faith.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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During his campaign, Pacheco touted the board’s efforts to reduce drug costs for members by negotiating new agreements with healthcare companies.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Masataka Yoshida dealt the fatal blow, singling both home.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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If the Sharks are not in contention for the playoffs later this season when the trade deadline rolls around, and Klingberg stays healthy, the option to deal him to a contender for an asset is also available.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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His farmhouse was set ablaze and ruined, but his 1949 Ford was purchased for $760 dollars and taken around the area as an exhbition item, including a charge for admission.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Respondents -- taken from a list that was purchased for the sake of the survey -- received four mailed invitations, three emails and six phone calls.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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Today, Elanco stands as one of the leading animal health providers in the world, with more than 9,000 employees globally and more than 200 brands sold for pets and farm animals.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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The ahi tuna wasabi poke was sold in more than 30 states, including Ohio.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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That includes other immigrants who continue to buy homes to move into or to invest in, even some without legal immigration status.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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Why does one hard working fan have to buy seven different versions of an album instead of just having all of the songs be on one complete album?—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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For weeks leading up to the election, judges barter for their votes with candidates and make deals for which court system, division and courthouse they will be assigned to, and power players jockey for the supervisory placements, or presiding judge positions, by promising a bloc of loyal votes.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Riz Ahmed’s Ash is the relay mastermind who will barter the deal, keep Sarah alive from reprisals and handle the sizable cash payment.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Transact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transact. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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