as in compromise
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
it will take some negotiation, but I think we can get each side to agree to a ceasefire
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Recent Examples of negotiation
McCracken said the union presented several different plans during bargaining negotiations that would keep costs affordable for teachers while sustaining the benefits trust, but the district wasn’t receptive.
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Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The result is behavior that more closely mirrors that of an experienced human driver, particularly in ambiguous situations such as unstructured roads or complex traffic interactions where negotiation and anticipation are critical, CarNewsChina reports.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
The Palestinian Authority’s power has withered amid years without peace negotiations and Israel tightening its grip on the West Bank.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The development bodes poorly for further negotiations, coming just days after Trump extended the ceasefire indefinitely to give Iran more time.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
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Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The result is behavior that more closely mirrors that of an experienced human driver, particularly in ambiguous situations such as unstructured roads or complex traffic interactions where negotiation and anticipation are critical, CarNewsChina reports.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
The Palestinian Authority’s power has withered amid years without peace negotiations and Israel tightening its grip on the West Bank.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The development bodes poorly for further negotiations, coming just days after Trump extended the ceasefire indefinitely to give Iran more time.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiation
Noun
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Manager Dave Roberts emphasized the need for strategic compromises with his two-way star to keep him fresh and healthy for the entire season.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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There’s a family room/office, a large recreation room, and the separate apartment on the lowest level—an arrangement that can make multigenerational living feel less like a compromise and more like a luxury.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Smack, the consensus top kicker in the draft, could be worth a late selection to provide some competition.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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One complicating factor of this draft class is the consensus blue-chip prospects are largely at positions that aren’t as valuable to NFL teams than the ones that command the most money on the open market.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Negotiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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