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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
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.
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Alex Vance, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
That kind of give-and-take seems rare in national life at the moment, but Boot touches on other aspects of Reagan’s leadership that are anything but salutary.
—Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2024
As has been in the past, there are give-and-take elements associated with choosing prestige.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
In right field, Fernando Tatis Jr., who torments the Dodgers with his bat, was in a give-and-take with the customers for nine innings.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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Alex Vance, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
That kind of give-and-take seems rare in national life at the moment, but Boot touches on other aspects of Reagan’s leadership that are anything but salutary.
—Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2024
As has been in the past, there are give-and-take elements associated with choosing prestige.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
In right field, Fernando Tatis Jr., who torments the Dodgers with his bat, was in a give-and-take with the customers for nine innings.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for give-and-take
Recent Examples of Synonyms for give-and-take
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The two teams are in discussions on how to modify the stadium to give it a more homey feel for the Rays, but no final decisions have been made.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, a loss head-to-head against Alabama put the Crimson Tide over them in the discussion despite a good season.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Jamieson Greer Washington lawyer Jamieson Greer is Trump’s pick to lead international trade negotiations.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Martinez’s job at the helm of the district has been in a precarious position since, as tension surrounding the collective bargaining negotiations with CTU continues to mount.Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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The banter in the green rooms before and after a show are core memories that all of us comics will treasure forever.Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Coming in early 2025, Liese's Once Smitten, Twice Shy is a reimagining of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and promises a story filled with banter, a bit of spice and a deeply healing, soft love.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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More than Words The debate over renaming species names that have ethical issues is not simply about words.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024
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Actuarial data will likely end the debate if and when autonomous vehicles are demonstrably safer than those piloted by humans.Michael Khouw, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Listen to this article A Nigerian national was sentenced to prison on Wednesday for his role in a business email compromise scheme that defrauded companies in Connecticut, New York, Colorado and Alaska.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Dec. 2024
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Unable to find compromise among the warring parties, Barnier invoked special powers to force the passage of the budget without a vote.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
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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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His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) plans to launch a consultation to gather feedback from businesses on how to support investment in and promote e-invoicing.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Sur-Mesure process starts generally with a consultation in any one of the 10 Henry Jacques retail locations, which includes a flagship on Paris’ tony Avenue Montaigne.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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Like many classic Spongebob jokes, the scene became a meme, often referenced and recreated online.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Mulaney did a classic couch set on The Tonight Show (perhaps the most classic venue for a couch set) with new jokes about his son, his son’s emerging rockabilly tendencies, and his son’s hatred for Steely Dan.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Give-and-take.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give-and-take. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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