give-and-takes

plural of give-and-take

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give-and-takes
Noun
  • That decision now appears set to haunt them There were no discussions about ending Sterling’s loan early, and no clause to allow an early termination anyway.
    Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The agreement follows discussions between President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador and Secretary of State Marco Rubio about housing migrants in El Salvador's notorious prison.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The Greek shipping and media magnate has confirmed that negotiations have been held over a potential investment in Vasco da Gama.
    Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Because obviously at that point, your negotiations are a little too far apart.
    Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • If some of these steps begin to bear fruit, consultations could begin on multiple tracks.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The clinic's specialists can create a plan that produces the most pleasing and natural outcomes thanks to thorough consultations.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Kirk Franklin reflects on a controversial 2024 performance in Jamaica that resulted in conversations about his stagewear and dance moves.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Offering compensation for their time can help facilitate these conversations.
    Michael McFall, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • But two people with knowledge of the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive internal deliberations, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio relied on a provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 that gives him sweeping power to expel foreigners.
    Minho Kim, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The New York Times first reported the deliberations.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Give-and-takes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give-and-takes. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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