1
as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
a give-and-take about what we should do Saturday night
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2
as in negotiation
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
negotiating the terms of the deal will require some give-and-take on both sides
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3
as in banter
good-natured teasing or exchanging of clever remarks
enjoyed the flirty give-and-take between the two romantic lead characters
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Recent Examples of give-and-take
There may be more give-and-take within the Beijing-Moscow-Washington triangle, more concessions on small points, and more openness to negotiation and to confidence-building measures in zones of war and contestation.
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Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Monitoring give-and-take intensified minor conflicts, leading to overreactions and weakening overall connection and satisfaction.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The three-month suspension period is not based on any specific WADA rule but instead reflects the give-and-take of settlement talks.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Feb. 2025
One common strategy involved the scammers initiating a give-and-take with the victim.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 18 Jan. 2025
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Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Monitoring give-and-take intensified minor conflicts, leading to overreactions and weakening overall connection and satisfaction.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The three-month suspension period is not based on any specific WADA rule but instead reflects the give-and-take of settlement talks.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Feb. 2025
One common strategy involved the scammers initiating a give-and-take with the victim.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 18 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for give-and-take
Recent Examples of Synonyms for give-and-take
Noun
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This would have been an interesting topic for a scientific discussion, but it was put forward as a policy document and presented to the Secretary of Health and Human Services the day after it was released.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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The report includes a detailed discussion of the risks associated with the company's operations, including financial, operational, and regulatory risks, as well as risks related to its exploration and evaluation projects.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025
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Bron also went to great lengths to depict the backdrop of the negotiations as accurately as possible.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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Sources familiar with negotiations say CHSN’s over-the-air broadcasts remain a stumbling block.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Postgame press conferences this season for TCU women’s basketball have often been joyous occasions with jokes from head coach Mark Campbell and witty banter between his star players.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2025
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Throughout the process, Jenna and Nick worked together, discussing design choices and sharing light-hearted banter.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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And look for dozens of episodes featuring genre-spanning discussions, debates, and explainers with Rolling Stone’s critics and reporters.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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Archaeologists and historians have unearthed ancient myths and legends that speak of olive trees as sacred spaces, inspiring countless studies and debates on the true age and significance of Vouves.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The full moon phase is a symbol of culmination and completion, and in this particular case, around themes of fairness, compromise and emotional harmony.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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While password and even two-factor authentication (2FA) compromises are nothing new, this is the week AI really got into the act.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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From consultation to aftercare, patient safety and quality results are always the top priority.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Among the issues in the most recent negotiation was a provision to provide appropriate hair and makeup consultation for non-white performers.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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The joke being: Champagnes are sparkling wines that come only from the Champagne region of France.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
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The joke sparked a furious backlash within Shinde’s Hindu supremacist Shiv Sena political party.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Give-and-take.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give-and-take. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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