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as in deal
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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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
Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
Since 2012, when TSA gained the right to collectively bargain, pay has increased and the agency has become a better place to work.
—Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
The workers called for Nike to collectively bargain with workers, though the workers who visited Hayward Field are not employed by Nike, but work at factories in Nike’s supply chain.
—Hannarose McGuinness, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Collins held up his end of the bargain.
—Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
Since 2012, when TSA gained the right to collectively bargain, pay has increased and the agency has become a better place to work.
—Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Verb
Lindsay tries to bargain with him, to no avail.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
The workers called for Nike to collectively bargain with workers, though the workers who visited Hayward Field are not employed by Nike, but work at factories in Nike’s supply chain.
—Hannarose McGuinness, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bargain
Noun
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Bad Wolf was commissioned by the BBC and Disney+, along with BBC Studios, to be the producer for hire that made 26 episodes in this big BBC and Disney+ deal… There was never any talk of more than that.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Oil prices sank Wednesday, and stock markets rallied worldwide with hopes that the United States and Iran are nearing a deal to allow ships to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf once again to their customers.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Leaders across the globe called on Iran Monday evening to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East after the country launched attacks on the United Arab Emirates, putting the ceasefire agreement to its most challenging test yet.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Name what works, define one agreement, and build from something that feels stable and reliable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
Verb
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Despite attempts to negotiate the Strait of Hormuz’s reopening during an ongoing ceasefire, the narrow waterway remains shut to virtually all ship traffic.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Olthof Homes successfully challenged a $100,000 penalty levied by the town in the Indiana Court of Appeals, so a lower fine was negotiated between the two parties.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Adams, his political rival, seemed to agree.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Hezbollah had maintained a robust presence of fighters south of the river for decades, but under a previous ceasefire deal with Israel, agreed to pull back its forces north of the waterway.—
Charbel Mallo,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Others kick things up by arranging private beach bonfires in the evening, catamaran outings by day, surf lessons with Engstrom Surf, and even customized tarot card readings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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If the Leafs take Stenberg, and the Sharks want a defenseman and are confident that the Vancouver Canucks will select McKenna, maybe the two Pacific Division teams can arrange a trade.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Both runs scored after Cleveland (19-19) executed a double steal to get the runners into scoring position.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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Edwards has recorded four steals on five attempts.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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After all, Skydance Media’s $8 billion merger with Paramount last summer triggered the provision that gives the NFL the wherewithal to opt out of its legacy pact with CBS.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
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Pickett and Grier are signed to one-year pacts.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Schleifer and the Stallions boys and girls tennis teams concluded the season by sweeping the 2A state championships at Red Bug Lake Park in Casselberry near Orlando.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The offseason program then concludes before training camp begins in July.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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“Bargain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bargain. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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