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 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.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Given the billions of dollars in advertising transacted on Nielsen data, even minor changes can have a big impact on major media companies and streamers.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Under California law, companies that are suspended by state tax officials are legally barred from transacting any business.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
That led many to transact in Bitcoin, which had no such restrictions.
—Cecilia D'anastasio, Bloomberg, 27 Feb. 2026
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Given the billions of dollars in advertising transacted on Nielsen data, even minor changes can have a big impact on major media companies and streamers.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Under California law, companies that are suspended by state tax officials are legally barred from transacting any business.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
That led many to transact in Bitcoin, which had no such restrictions.
—Cecilia D'anastasio, Bloomberg, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transact
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Peace proposals are usually negotiated behind closed doors; threats are seldom made publicly.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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That expiration would allow Iran to resume some nuclear activities, as in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal negotiated under President Barack Obama.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Early in the second quarter, the Sun were dealt major blow when Nelson-Ododa went down with an apparent lower right leg injury, briefly leaving rookie Raegan Beers — with three fouls — as the team’s only available center.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The scheme has been so successful, law enforcement has created a joint FBI-National Security Division task force to disrupt the operations and have dealt a series of harsh prison terms to American accomplices who have willingly aided the North Koreans.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Launching at the end of the month, the capsule collection will include two styles of sandals embellished with beads and shells and matching necklaces, available to purchase separately.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The ethics rules do not require disclosure of specific amounts, but ranges of securities purchased.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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However, rights groups, including Global Witness, have long urged jewelers to avoid buying Burmese gemstones, saying the trade helps fund the country's military governments, according to The Associated Press.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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During the liquidation process, other airlines will buy Spirit’s planes, hire some of its former employees, and, eventually, take over its slots, including those at the Marine Air Terminal.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The experience is still going to sell to a lot of people who can afford it—I’m getting the college experience, the frats, the football.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Don’t miss the Botanical Garden Shop near the entrance, which sells plants, flowers, and seeds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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At one point his grandfather bartered his watch to get groceries and gas.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Thus, the Campanos wanted Owen dead, but Frank’s long-standing friendship with Nicholas allowed the latter to barter and keep Hannah and Bailey out of the fray so long as Owen stayed away from them.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Transact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transact. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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