transact

verb

Definition of transactnext
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 finance, this might mean a trade when buyers or sellers are scarce, or unable to transact at the same time. — Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 Ironically, as consumers habitually use AI agents to shop and transact, they are also expected to develop a greater appetite for live experiences interacting with humanity in stores and shopping centers. — David Moin, Footwear News, 18 May 2026 With 10 offices nationwide, Atlas transacts over $3 billion in real estate annually and manages more than 9,000 residential units. — Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 13 May 2026 Analysts also cheered the launch of software tools for developers and AI agents to manage and transact with USDC, Circle's flagship stablecoin. — Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for transact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transact
  1. negotiate
  2. deal
  3. purchase
  4. buy
  5. sell
  6. barter
Verb
  • At that point, if a deal is not reached, the two clubs negotiate for the right to sign the player.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Just over two minutes later, Tadej Pogačar negotiated the same corner, his front wheel slipping, the yellow jersey just about keeping himself upright, centimeters from the gutter.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of negotiate
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  • In terms of players to deal away, Cleveland has two catchers who don’t fit the roster.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • But the best leaders deal well with both long-term and short-term issues.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of deal
Verb
  • Today nearly all redwood purchased in stores for decking and other construction is second- or third-growth redwood.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Grocery store quality produce is sent to Fresh Food Partner corner stores, convenience shops and other local stores, in the Kansas City metropolitan area, for people to purchase.
    — Zuri Primos July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Definition of purchase
Verb
  • The money can’t be accessed until the child turns 18, and only then for specific purposes, such as going to school, opening a business or buying a home.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Ask the retailer about frame materials and cushion density before buying.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of buy
Verb
  • And shorting — borrowing a stock to sell it high in the hopes of repurchasing it at a cheaper price later and pocketing the proceeds — is having a bit of a renaissance.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • As of Wednesday, the winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Idaho had yet to be claimed.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
Definition of sell
Verb
  • Through three tedious roll calls, Roosevelt forces bartered with delegations and finally put their man over the top on the fourth try when House Speaker John Nance Garner folded his candidacy in exchange for the vice presidential nomination.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
  • Fromage fest One of the oldest cheese shops in Paris, Fromagerie La Fontaine has been bartering its bries and bleus since 1890.
    — Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Definition of barter

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