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as in arranging
to bring about through discussion and compromise
wanted to negotiate a higher salary before she accepted the job offer
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2
as in managing
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
she's good at negotiating personality conflicts between coworkers
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3
as in manipulating
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
the prisoners negotiated their escape by using Morse code to tap messages to each other through the walls
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as in dealing
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
told them I'd take $8,000 for the car and wasn't in the mood to negotiate
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as in executing
to carry through (as a process) to completion
scores of experiments later, the chemists managed to negotiate the development of a more durable polymer
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Recent Examples of negotiating
The two players have been negotiating deals with Cincinnati to keep them with the organization for years to come.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The company is negotiating with strategic investors and commercial lenders to provide additional capital for the expansion of HOPE clinics.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
Sotheby’s and Pace Gallery are currently negotiating over a deal that would see the auction house make a significant investment in the mega-gallery.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The Bears didn’t wait long to make a big splash in the free-agency waters, zeroing in on the top available center and reaching a deal in the first half-hour of the NFL’s negotiating window.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The Prime Minister will convene the ministerial team on Saturday night to receive a detailed report from the negotiating team, and to decide on the next steps for the release of the hostages.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
The company and the union began negotiating their first contract about a year ago, following management voluntarily recognizing the union in fall 2023.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
Looking for flexibility with terms can be just as valuable as negotiating a lower purchase price.
—James Nelson, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The union believes the firings have no financial purpose and were made in bad faith in midst of negotiating the union’s first contract.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2025
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The company is negotiating with strategic investors and commercial lenders to provide additional capital for the expansion of HOPE clinics.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
Sotheby’s and Pace Gallery are currently negotiating over a deal that would see the auction house make a significant investment in the mega-gallery.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The Bears didn’t wait long to make a big splash in the free-agency waters, zeroing in on the top available center and reaching a deal in the first half-hour of the NFL’s negotiating window.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The Prime Minister will convene the ministerial team on Saturday night to receive a detailed report from the negotiating team, and to decide on the next steps for the release of the hostages.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
The company and the union began negotiating their first contract about a year ago, following management voluntarily recognizing the union in fall 2023.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
Looking for flexibility with terms can be just as valuable as negotiating a lower purchase price.
—James Nelson, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The union believes the firings have no financial purpose and were made in bad faith in midst of negotiating the union’s first contract.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiating
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Before the repeal, Soto was arranging for free Spanish-language weddings in Little Havana and building up support for Dade County to retire its English-only policy.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the book, Stewart shares advice on topics such as growing produce and arranging flowers.—
Claire Murashima,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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According to Amazon, Nova Act is capable of booking trips, completing online purchases and managing calendars and to-do lists.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ramsey’s mom also became their on-set guardian, accompanying them to set and managing their social media accounts.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Just as manipulating actuality is the soul of cinema, playing with subjectivity is the soul of AI as an artistic medium.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 Apr. 2025
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Biohacking sales isn’t about manipulating people.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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For instance, financial firms run ERP, CRM and wealth management platforms separately, with each business unit executing independent digital initiatives leading to disconnected AI strategies.—
Jabin Geevarghese George,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Most recently, the Florida Supreme Court rejected an argument that his longtime use of drugs and alcohol and several head injuries led to a mental decline that would make executing him cruel and unusual punishment.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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For some bargaining units, like the California Association of State Attorneys and Administrative Law Judges, the change came less than a month after the union started bargaining a new contract with the state.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Mar. 2025
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As Philadelphia systematically destroyed Kansas City on Sunday, Eagles fans were no doubt too … ebullient to pay much attention to the ads, while Chiefs supporters no doubt spent the commercial breaks bargaining with God or dousing themselves with Arthur Bryant‘s Barbecue Sauce for luck.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2025
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All three of our center fielders are gonna be back and healthy and performing this season.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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When senior director of player personnel Matt Hogan finds a player on the waiver wire or assistant general manager Gavin Dickey has the latest on a well-performing minor-leaguer, Brown offers the same response.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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But make no mistake, retaining Gordon beyond this season is a priority for the Bears front office and something Poles and his staff are discussing.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The pair are close, frequently discussing their respective seasons — Whitworth is on loan in League One with Exeter City — and supporting each other.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Identifying and addressing these core issues sustains morale while driving real progress.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Rather than implementing sweeping bans or heavy-handed restrictions, policymakers should focus on enforcing existing laws, ensuring responsible management, and addressing concerns without punishing an industry that’s so important for Florida’s economy.—
Shaun McCorry,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Negotiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiating. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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