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
Under California law, companies that are suspended by state tax officials are legally barred from transacting any business.
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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
The infrastructure provider, valued at $1 billion, saw active customers transacting with stablecoins grow 146% while average transaction sizes jumped 157%, signaling that enterprises are moving real money, not running pilots.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 21 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
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
The infrastructure provider, valued at $1 billion, saw active customers transacting with stablecoins grow 146% while average transaction sizes jumped 157%, signaling that enterprises are moving real money, not running pilots.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 21 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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But the Marlins rallied for four runs against three relievers in that inning, dealing the Yankees a 7-6 loss in the Bronx.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Guthrie’s situation is without parallel in the world of morning news, which has in recent years seen anchors like Robin Roberts and Sheinelle Jones return to programs after dealing, respectively, with bone marrow cancer and the death of a spouse.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s negotiating team, chaired by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and includes Foreign Minister Abbas Arghchi, met late Friday with Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The administration has already spent at least $40 million to deport roughly 300 migrants through such deals and is negotiating with 47 countries to expand the program further.—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sources told The Denver Post that the Penners are purchasing a 40% share of the Rockies.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit alleges that a staff member went as far as purchasing underwear for the victim.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Private equity firms are known for buying companies that are either held privately, or are public companies due to be taken private.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 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.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 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.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
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Early March, the city council voted 9 to 6, directing the city manager to collect more information about the costs of moving City Hall and selling the land and comparing them to fixing up the building.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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