Thesaurus results for GIVE-AND-TAKE

give-and-take

noun

ˌgiv-ən-ˈtāk

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 There’s a give-and-take, and some parts of the deal turn out to be better or worse than expected. —

Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026 By now, Kerr is plenty familiar with the give-and-take that comes with coaching all-world players like Green and Steph Curry. —

Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 3 May 2026 Your 7th House of Partnership heats up as combative Mars enters, raising the volume on agreements and close bonds that need clearer give-and-take. —

Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026 His World Juniors had the usual give-and-take that comes with Parekh’s game, but his play creation and swagger were also welcome additions to a team that really lacked that last year. —

Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for give-and-take

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OutKick/Fox News Digital asked Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson before the game whether the team had talked to Wembanyama about the anthem discussion and whether Wembanyama would be on the floor for the anthem before Game 5.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The question of whether blue light glasses work as advertised has moved from a niche eye-care discussion to a mainstream consumer concern, especially as screen time climbs and shoppers spend money on lenses that promise better sleep, less eye strain and sharper focus.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026