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
For those that might want to transact, any moves with future payrolls well could take into consideration what happens next with Doncic.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
Just last week, the CEO of Del Records was found guilty of conspiracy to transact with a cartel, along with 10 other counts related to the Kingpin Act, over performances with the CJNG.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
That invisible hand can be seen at work, powered by modern-day tech like AI and machine learning, helping a merchant get timely finance to replenish their stock or provide convenience to a shopper while transacting on an e-commerce website.
—Bindesh Pandey, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Proponents argue that stablecoins help the U.S. preserve the global importance of the dollar, while allowing people worldwide to transact more freely, cheaply, and securely.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
Just last week, the CEO of Del Records was found guilty of conspiracy to transact with a cartel, along with 10 other counts related to the Kingpin Act, over performances with the CJNG.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
That invisible hand can be seen at work, powered by modern-day tech like AI and machine learning, helping a merchant get timely finance to replenish their stock or provide convenience to a shopper while transacting on an e-commerce website.
—Bindesh Pandey, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Proponents argue that stablecoins help the U.S. preserve the global importance of the dollar, while allowing people worldwide to transact more freely, cheaply, and securely.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transact
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The manufacturing giant had resumed negotiating with the IAM union on May 22.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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The deal was negotiated between Signature Entertainment’s chief commercial officer Elizabeth Williams and HanWay Films’ Head of Sales Nicole Mackey.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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Prospective international students to the U.S. were dealt another blow when U.S. embassies were ordered not to schedule any new student visa interviews while the Trump Administration prepares to expand its vetting of applicants’ social media profiles.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
28 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Trump's immigration agenda was dealt another recent blow after the Supreme Court, in a 7-2 ruling, temporarily blocked the president from invoking the Alien Enemies Act to detain or deport Venezuelan nationals.—
Sonam Sheth
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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What Happens Next Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged not to consume them and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Amid the news that Swift, 35, purchased her original masters from Shamrock Capital, six years after her catalog was sold to Scooter Braun, her longtime collaborator joined her in celebrating the news on Friday, May 30.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Soon after that report, OpenAI reversed its policies toward secondary share sales, allowing current and former employees to sell in the tender offers.—
Hayden Field,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Biochar is essentially a high-grade charcoal that can be made at home, while zeolite is a mined mineral that’s often sold at livestock feed stores or garden centers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2025
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Then in 2020, Anheuser-Busch bought a 40% stake in energy drink Ghost, which used the beer conglomerate’s distribution network.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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And Treat Powdery Mildew On Plants How To Use Neem Oil Most gardeners buy neem oil in a ready-to-use spray, but it can be purchased as a concentrate.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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This latest delay comes after a two-hour break that ended at 1:30 p.m. as prosecutors, the defense and judge bartered and petitioned the governor’s office for the full report and the waiving of privilege to see it.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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However, the goal is to open the door to the possibility of bartering.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Transact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transact. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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