as in dealing
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 transacting
The cost of transacting in public equities rises for everyone without a private information channel.
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Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 24 May 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
Due to changes to federal tax reporting rules that Congress approved in 2021, payment platforms, including Venmo, CashApp, PayPal and any other platforms used for transacting funds, had to issue 1099-K forms to any Americans who received more than US$600 in payments.
—Pamala Wiepking, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026
The advantage for Mustafa is that obtaining gold financing from the crypto markets is easier than transacting with banks, who often require claims on company assets like real estate to secure loans for gold.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
All-time highs were realized for both transacting and paid accounts.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
This is why Sabi built TRACE, a digital infrastructure designed for Africa’s producers, miners, and traders to prove legitimacy and meet global standards for transacting with the rest of the world.
—Anu Adedoyin Adasolum, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The new rules will also impact businesses transacting with SMEs.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 24 May 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
Due to changes to federal tax reporting rules that Congress approved in 2021, payment platforms, including Venmo, CashApp, PayPal and any other platforms used for transacting funds, had to issue 1099-K forms to any Americans who received more than US$600 in payments.
—Pamala Wiepking, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026
The advantage for Mustafa is that obtaining gold financing from the crypto markets is easier than transacting with banks, who often require claims on company assets like real estate to secure loans for gold.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
All-time highs were realized for both transacting and paid accounts.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
This is why Sabi built TRACE, a digital infrastructure designed for Africa’s producers, miners, and traders to prove legitimacy and meet global standards for transacting with the rest of the world.
—Anu Adedoyin Adasolum, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The new rules will also impact businesses transacting with SMEs.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transacting
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Still, these officeholder perform critical work for the state, including investing taxpayer funds, holding government accountable, running elections and dealing home insurance issues in the wake of historic wildfires.—
Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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In urban areas, criminal groups also carry out drug dealing operations and extortion against residents, Sánchez said.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between the US and Iran in recent months during the war in the Middle East, playing a leading role in negotiating a temporary ceasefire in April.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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College hockey already is negotiating a tumultuous era.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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This source of damage is easily avoided by purchasing manure and hay from a reputable source and asking if the source material was treated with aminopyralid.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Earlier this month, the Justice Department announced that a Daly City man suspected of purchasing and exporting hundreds of poached turtles from Florida was facing federal wildlife trafficking charges.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The program forces major polluters to pay for their share of emissions by buying allowances at auctions or being granted them for free.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Fear of family separation led immigrants like Yolanda to stop going to work, taking their children to school, and even attending medical appointments or buying food.—
Yuliana Montiel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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After selling what is now known simply as KFC to a group of investors in 1964, Sanders remained the company's public face and spokesman and often voiced concerns about changes to the restaurant's food, according to food publication The Takeout.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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“Transacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transacting. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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