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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Analysts also cheered the launch of software tools for developers and AI agents to manage and transact with USDC, Circle's flagship stablecoin.
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 12 May 2026
For decades, billions of dollars in advertising have been transacted on Nielsen ratings that tabulate how many people saw a TV program or commercial, and, also on how many people of a certain age or gender did as well.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 May 2026
While economic impact can be quantified and reported, community impact cannot be so easily transacted.
—Michelle Grabner, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The Place 2 Be at downtown Hartford’s Constitution Plaza, in West Hartford’s Blue Back Square and in New Haven lost their sales and use tax permits on Monday, approvals required for businesses to transact business under state law.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 12 May 2026
For decades, billions of dollars in advertising have been transacted on Nielsen ratings that tabulate how many people saw a TV program or commercial, and, also on how many people of a certain age or gender did as well.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 May 2026
While economic impact can be quantified and reported, community impact cannot be so easily transacted.
—Michelle Grabner, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The Place 2 Be at downtown Hartford’s Constitution Plaza, in West Hartford’s Blue Back Square and in New Haven lost their sales and use tax permits on Monday, approvals required for businesses to transact business under state law.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
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Canada negotiates lower drug prices for all its citizens under its universal health care system.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Again, this could be negotiated.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Feinsand and Olney specifically mentioned some of the team's most expensive players, including first baseman Rafael Devers, shortstop Willy Adames and third baseman Matt Chapman, among those the Giants are looking to deal.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Pinkas said that before the war, Iran was isolated under sanctions that choked its oil exports, dealing blows to its economy.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Home was sold through foreclosure auction Property records show the home was purchased by a couple in 2019.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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And not one property owner has participated in a pilot program requiring landlords to give current tenants first crack at purchasing multifamily buildings.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Laoch and Doughty bought tickets for Monday night’s Marlins game against the Texas Rangers at loanDepot park, along with more than 8,000 members of the Tartan Army.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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To be safe, consider buying and cutting your own cantaloupe with your newfound skills.—
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Prime Day 2026 just kicked off, running from June 23-26 with markdowns across fashion, beauty, home, and electronics from all the best-selling brands.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
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That attempt successfully nullified a rule that would have required all vehicles sold in California to be zero-emission by 2035.—
Haley Parsley
June 22,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Bac Ha is one of the busiest and most visually striking markets in its region, drawing multiple ethnic minority groups who barter and sell their goods each week.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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One of the busiest and most visually striking markets in the region, Bac Ha draws multiple ethnic minority groups who barter and sell their goods each week.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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“Transact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transact. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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