give-and-take

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Recent Examples of give-and-take Many front-line jobs in healthcare don’t lend themselves to a give-and-take relationship; the roles emphasize service and support. Chris Westfall, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Even his rapport with Tye Sheridan and Jurnee Smollett — playing, respectively, a deputy who becomes Husk’s way in to the case and a fellow jaded Fed — has a give-and-take that makes this reactive characters seems richer. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024 In relationships where traditional roles play a big part, voting choices reflect a mix of personal independence, societal expectations, and relationship give-and-take. Erin Coulehan, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2024 Because of this, don't be surprised if your toddler isn't ready to play with other children in a traditional give-and-take manner. Alex Vance, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for give-and-take 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for give-and-take
Noun
  • The council did not discuss why this decision had been made, but a resident in the meeting raised concerns that Cobb had had multiple discussions with the defendants regarding the litigation.
    Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Crypto has been a priority of discussion and debate both during the 2024 election and run-up to the 2025 inauguration, and 2025 is set to be a positive year for crypto, but might have more bumps than some forecasters expect. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
    Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Parts of America’s new shelf overlap with those of the Bahamas, Canada, and Japan, prompting ongoing negotiations.
    Jack Truesdale, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Personally, this has been an exhausting conversation and negotiation.
    Will Sammon, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The show leans into sketches and banter, and Shookus said that the unscripted sports discussions were Kelce’s strength.
    Emmanuel Morgan, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
  • And the series keeps its most important promise: to bring just the right amount of semi-mindless action, flirty banter and exciting twists to cozy up with on these frigid winter nights.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • There is a longstanding debate between Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal, those NBA legends.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The Culture Wars Probably the most intense debate around The Veilguard was the inclusion of a non-binary companion.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • But for the past decade—and especially today—compromise feels impossible between our warring political parties.
    Kurt Gray, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
  • As a compromise, Goddard agreed to have the kit recognized as a collaboration among them.
    Sheila McClear, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • In The Kitchen, Wesker tracked the decorum from friendly badinage to hostile vernacular that co-workers sustain just to get through the day.
    Armond White, National Review, 30 Oct. 2024
  • While Hawley hasn’t left behind any of his signature philosophical dialogue or memorable badinage, Season 5 is also the most reliant on the camera to make its points.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
Noun
  • Isabella Aslam, 19, from London, has struggled with mental health issues and food aversion throughout her teens and was left stunned and upset by a routine phone consultation with her doctor.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
  • The program runs from February through March and provides in-home design consultations that give consumers an easy, no-stress introduction to working with a designer.
    The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • But the visual jokes are dense and the look works for the setting and comedic ethos, reflecting the junky tourist-trap aesthetic that Mumolo and Wiig celebrate.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
  • These shows are led by a cast of improv comedians, leading into the various personalities’ wit and humor over scripted jokes.
    Sara Belcher, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025

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“Give-and-take.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give-and-take. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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