as in negotiation
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as in negotiating
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 agreeing
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 arranging
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 bargaining
Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
This week’s East and Gulf Coast dockworker strike was the first in decades in those regions, but the union isn’t new to bargaining over technology.
—Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bargaining
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What Happens Next Trump's approval rating will likely fluctuate in the coming weeks depending on the outcome of key events, including critical negotiations on the Russia-Ukraine war, the growing tariff battle with countries such as Canada, and concerns about a recession.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Originally known for automating procurement negotiations, Pactum extended its AI capabilities to internal compensation discussions.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, financing customers from your own balance sheet can strain resources, while negotiating credit facilities often involves lengthy and intricate processes.—
Ashish Srimal,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Sources said the switch allowed parties involved in the transaction to renegotiate their part, with the various players negotiating concessions to stay in the transaction, causing a bit of a behind-the-scenes hubbub as the finish line approached.—
David Moin,
WWD,
26 Dec. 2024
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By then, Penn State was already on its way to the Big Ten, with the Presidents of the league’s Universities agreeing in June 1990 to make the Nittany Lions the conference’s 11th school.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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By halfway through the 2025 ceremony, the internet was pretty unanimous in agreeing that Glaser ate and left no crumbs.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2025
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Automate savings, where possible Automated changes, like increasing workplace 401(k) plan contributions, setting up direct deposits from paychecks into dedicated savings accounts, and arranging for monthly transfers into an IRA and/or 529 college savings accounts all add up quickly, McBride said.—
Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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Though best known as a guitarist and vocalist, Wayne’s contributions extended to multiple instruments, arranging, and songwriting.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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God did give him that chick, and Kreischer held up his end of the bargain.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2025
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Shop now for the hottest deals and take advantage of the best bargain picks available during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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First is that long-term holders do better paying the transaction cost just once by buying an ETF.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Such a transaction would also give Schmidt more time to build up if needed.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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He was famously impeached in his first term after a whistleblower complaint about his Ukraine dealings was publicized by the intelligence community's inspector general.—
Zachary Basu,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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Barrenechea was a late addition to Villa’s summer transfer dealings with Juventus.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bargaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bargaining. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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