as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
according to our barter agreement, I do all of the mechanical work on my neighbor's car, and he does all of my snow removal
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Recent Examples of barter
IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2011
The increase is attributed to growth in barter revenue and advertising inventory.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Angel Diaz, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2024
Since then, collecting the tokens has captivated fans and stars, including basketball great Stephen Curry, who was spotted bartering the badges aboard the Team USA boat during the opening ceremony.
—Linda Hervieux, NBC News, 31 July 2024
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To Google’s accountants, the barter still represents a gigantic overhead expense.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2011
The increase is attributed to growth in barter revenue and advertising inventory.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Verb
Hopefully Busta bartered a cameo in the new Venom movie for a Face Puller guest verse on his upcoming album Blockbusta, which is slated to drop Nov. 24.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2024
Since then, collecting the tokens has captivated fans and stars, including basketball great Stephen Curry, who was spotted bartering the badges aboard the Team USA boat during the opening ceremony.
—Linda Hervieux, NBC News, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barter
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Boston sent Sophie Jaques to Minnesota in exchange for Susanna Tapani and Abby Cook.Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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In September 2023, five Americans detained for years in Iran were freed in exchange for five Iranians in U.S. custody and for $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets to be released by South Korea.Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Hill will have a $27.7 million cap hit in 2025 yet that figure could change depending on when he’s traded.C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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The stock trades at 1.39 book and with a price-earnings ratio of 11.67.John Navin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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An illiberal American leader could selectively and arbitrarily use such tools to punish governments that refuse to transact with his cronies.Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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In order for these agents to transact and ensure proper attribution and payment for their work, blockchain rails are needed to record, organize and execute their actions.Rebecca Liao, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The labor action sprang up almost a month ago at the height of the Christmas package delivery season, with workers at Amazon facilities dotted across the country picketing for better wages, benefits, and working conditions, and a demand that Amazon negotiate with them on a contract.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
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In 2022, the Israeli parliamentarian Naftali Bennett recalled negotiating with Netanyahu after a recent election failed to yield a clear winner.Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Executive Director and Chief Negotiator for SAG-AFTRA, emphasized that ongoing dialogue with union members is essential, to make sure the union is bargaining on the issues that directly matter.Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Boeing and the Machinists would bargain a new contract for the first time in 16 years.Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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The ceasefire deal, which would probably take effect Sunday, pending approval from the Israeli Cabinet, comes after intense negotiations and mediation from Qatar, Egypt and the United States.Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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The ceasefire deal, as announced by the mediators, has three phases.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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The brand then spent two years adjusting its original sizing, changing silhouettes and fits, and making the styling and merchandising more gender-fluid, to align with the feedback.Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 19 Sep. 2024
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And while the league did improve its ratings and merchandising sales, it is still reportedly projected to lose money this year.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
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After 12 seasons and six world titles, the Briton swapped Mercedes silver for Ferrari red on January 1 and will partner Charles Leclerc next season.Dan Cancian, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Over glasses of Ruinart champagne, glamorous content creators Jessica Wang, Hannah Bronfman, and Tina Leung swapped notes on their jewelry selections.Freya Drohan, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Barter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barter. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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