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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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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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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
Many front-line jobs in healthcare don’t lend themselves to a give-and-take relationship; the roles emphasize service and support.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Personally, this has been an exhausting conversation and negotiation.—
Will Sammon,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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There is a longstanding debate between Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal, those NBA legends.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
24 Jan. 2025
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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
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But for the past decade—and especially today—compromise feels impossible between our warring political parties.—
Kurt Gray,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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As a compromise, Goddard agreed to have the kit recognized as a collaboration among them.—
Sheila McClear,
The Atlantic,
16 Jan. 2025
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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