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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Recent Examples of transact
In this landscape, traditional economic alliances are being reevaluated, and the once-dominant influence of the United States in global payments is diminishing, prompting a reimagining of how businesses transact on a global scale.
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Victor Orlovski, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Proponents argue that stablecoins help the U.S. preserve the global centrality of the dollar, while allowing people worldwide to transact more freely, cheaply and securely.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
Cross-Border Transactions: A Revolution In Global Connectivity Global networks must allow businesses and individuals to transact in their preferred local currencies, leveraging real-time technology to facilitate instant, low-cost, cross-border payments.
—Marc Sacal, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
This will mean that agents will be invited into the payment system and will transact and negotiate dynamically on behalf of individuals, businesses and even with other AI agents — creating a radically different commercial landscape.
—David G.w. Birch, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Victor Orlovski, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Proponents argue that stablecoins help the U.S. preserve the global centrality of the dollar, while allowing people worldwide to transact more freely, cheaply and securely.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
Cross-Border Transactions: A Revolution In Global Connectivity Global networks must allow businesses and individuals to transact in their preferred local currencies, leveraging real-time technology to facilitate instant, low-cost, cross-border payments.
—Marc Sacal, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
This will mean that agents will be invited into the payment system and will transact and negotiate dynamically on behalf of individuals, businesses and even with other AI agents — creating a radically different commercial landscape.
—David G.w. Birch, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transact
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Trump signed an executive order on Monday encouraging linking the cost of prescription drugs to what's paid in other nations where drug prices are negotiated by their government and tend to be much lower.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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In Tampa, the stadium’s naming rights partner, Raymond James, negotiated by the Bucs for the Bucs, is the longest-standing in the NFL.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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By dealing directly with the club, Arsenal will avoid having to pay the entire €60m in one go.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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There’s no shortage of Amazon deals on skincare, makeup, and beauty tools right now.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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More: 'Sephora kids' trend prompts bill to ban kids from purchasing makeup (again).—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Richard completed the stunt to raise funds to purchase gymnastics equipment for young African gymnasts.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Now seniors, dealing with age, stairs and progressive health issues, we have been advised that selling and moving to a senior assisted living facility is the best option for us before we are forced by circumstances to move.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Anyone who wants to sell a home quickly for cash should call Jon Bichelmeyer at 913-599-5000 or email him at jon@archwayhomesinc.com.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
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Established in January 2023, my store aims to be a welcoming sanctuary, more than just a place to buy books.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Planning a vacation is the ideal excuse to buy a whole new closet.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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However, the goal is to open the door to the possibility of bartering.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2025
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While dolphin meat is eaten and bartered with neighboring islands for food, betel nuts and other products, the teeth are the true prize of the hunt.—
Prianka Srinivasan Matthew Abbott,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Transact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transact. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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