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as in steal
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price
those shoes were a bargain because the store was going out of business
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2
as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
made a bargain that one would help the other next week
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as in to deal
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
they bargained with the car salesman for half an hour before settling on a price
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as in to agree
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action
I really hadn't bargained on buying a whole case of Girl Scout cookies, just a couple of boxes
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as in to negotiate
to bring about through discussion and compromise
bargained the price of the painting down to a figure that the artist could still live with
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Recent Examples of bargain
Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2025
Bonk on over to our deals page for the best bargains in the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 10 Mar. 2025
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
Even if college athletes become employees allowed to collectively bargain, maximizing cash obtained within the golden opportunity eligibility window will far outweigh athletes’ valuation of the importance of education or health benefits, believing that such concerns can be pushed to later in life.
—Donna Lopiano, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But the Frog has stuck with its impressively huge menu and bargain daily specials.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2025
Bonk on over to our deals page for the best bargains in the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
For months, the union has been bargaining with management over key issues like scheduling, wages and safety concerns.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
Even if college athletes become employees allowed to collectively bargain, maximizing cash obtained within the golden opportunity eligibility window will far outweigh athletes’ valuation of the importance of education or health benefits, believing that such concerns can be pushed to later in life.
—Donna Lopiano, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bargain
Noun
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Bates ranks third in points per game this season for the Tigers, posting averages of 13.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.3 steals.—
Andy Theobald,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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Arnold had one of her best games of the season in the Final Four with 14 points, five assists and five steals against Iowa, while Shade dominated the early matchups averaging 22.5 points and five rebounds across UConn’s first- and second-round games.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The latest is an agreement with Iraq to rehabilitate the Kirkuk oilfield.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Trump's record number of executive orders are testing the limits of presidential power Marc Elias, who left Perkins Coie to start his own firm in 2021, brokered an agreement with the research and intelligence firm Fusion GPS to conduct opposition research on Trump leading up to the 2016 election.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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General Kellogg, a Highly Respected Military Expert, will deal directly with President Zelenskyy, and Ukrainian leadership.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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These big tech company stocks stood there no matter what kind of shellacking the futures dealt us.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Green Bay agreed to a one-year deal with Hardman, who spent the majority of his first six NFL seasons with Kansas City.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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And while there are options for those wanting to stick to brighter blonde shades, most experts agree that this spring is all about warmth and deep hues.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The two players have been negotiating deals with Cincinnati to keep them with the organization for years to come.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Leaders from both countries negotiated the ceasefire proposal announced on Tuesday.—
Axios,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The earnings are based on cash payouts in 2025 and do not include any potential incentives—Soto’s pact calls for $500,000 for a first MVP and $1 million for each subsequent one.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Under the pact, CJ and TBS commit to producing at least three television series and two films together within the next three years.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Every morning, the monks gathered there, arranging themselves on the long stone benches, to discuss the matters of the day.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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The institute once arranged for a Purim care package to be airdropped to a Jewish Coast Guard member 700 miles off the coast of Alaska, for example.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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Watts has often shared photos of her daughter's performance journey, including attending a dance convention in November 2019.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Following traditional ways of doing things has its benefits, but sometimes, breaking from convention is the only way to grow.—
Patrick Donegan,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Bargain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bargain. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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