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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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as in managing
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
she's good at negotiating personality conflicts between coworkers
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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
Additionally, financing customers from your own balance sheet can strain resources, while negotiating credit facilities often involves lengthy and intricate processes.
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Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The negotiating feat, which unlocked more than 170 riverfront acres for redevelopment into housing, retail, restaurants and a potential new stadium, is likely to become a legacy achievement for Bowser should all go as planned and marks a stunning reversal of fortune for the city heading into 2025.
—Meagan Flynn, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
Sources said the switch allowed parties involved in the transaction to renegotiate their part, with the various players negotiating concessions to stay in the transaction, causing a bit of a behind-the-scenes hubbub as the finish line approached.
—David Moin, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Still, negotiating these lease agreements can be a fraught process.
—Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Dec. 2024
However, the deal could give Discover better leverage in negotiating prices with the two dominant network players.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Alonso's market was once seen as a bit competitive with a few teams reportedly negotiating with him.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, when negotiating your salary and benefits, the most important place to start is knowing your must-haves versus your nice-to-haves, Carpineto says.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Consider negotiating a discount with your provider partners.
—Joshua Frick, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The negotiating feat, which unlocked more than 170 riverfront acres for redevelopment into housing, retail, restaurants and a potential new stadium, is likely to become a legacy achievement for Bowser should all go as planned and marks a stunning reversal of fortune for the city heading into 2025.
—Meagan Flynn, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
Sources said the switch allowed parties involved in the transaction to renegotiate their part, with the various players negotiating concessions to stay in the transaction, causing a bit of a behind-the-scenes hubbub as the finish line approached.
—David Moin, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Still, negotiating these lease agreements can be a fraught process.
—Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Dec. 2024
However, the deal could give Discover better leverage in negotiating prices with the two dominant network players.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Alonso's market was once seen as a bit competitive with a few teams reportedly negotiating with him.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, when negotiating your salary and benefits, the most important place to start is knowing your must-haves versus your nice-to-haves, Carpineto says.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Consider negotiating a discount with your provider partners.
—Joshua Frick, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiating
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Automate savings, where possible Automated changes, like increasing workplace 401(k) plan contributions, setting up direct deposits from paychecks into dedicated savings accounts, and arranging for monthly transfers into an IRA and/or 529 college savings accounts all add up quickly, McBride said.—
Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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The trailer for With Love, Meghan was released two weeks ahead of the show's premiere and features the Duchess performing a number of activities from tending to a beehive to arranging flowers at a shop and hosting a mix of friends and celebrity guests.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Chelle had been managing Algerian first-division side MC Oran before being appointed Nigeria’s head coach.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Cultivate work-life balance Senior professionals often face the challenge of managing demanding roles alongside personal commitments.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Stop motion is so time-consuming — days of manipulating puppets one frame at a time for a few seconds of footage — that no animator wants to do reshoots.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2025
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The majority is manipulating a personal tragedy to scapegoat immigrants.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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Police made one arrest after executing a search warrant at a Connecticut smoke shop suspected of selling marijuana without a license.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
23 Dec. 2024
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Penn State raced ahead 14-0 before executing two consecutive offensive scoring drives to finish the half up 28-0.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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While the masses may not be streaming and buying that title in huge numbers any longer, the rapper’s most successful full-length project is still performing spectacularly well, and this week has turned out to be a very special one for the musician.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Celine Dion recently shocked and delighted the world by performing in public for the first time in years.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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While discussing his Christmas shopping habits, Rodgers casually dropped the news, explaining that he was stressed about a late-arriving gift for his partner.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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Alleged Manifesto, Dad's Facebook Tell Two Different Stories Footage then shows two of the women discussing their arrest in the back of a police cruiser.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Because climate change impacts poor nations the most, jobs addressing it can be a great opportunity to support vulnerable communities, which could be a meaningful change from a high-pressure corporate role in, say, New York or London.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, his goals of expanding and strengthening the Affordable Care Act (ACA), enhancing coverage and affordability, addressing rural and mental health, and lowering prescription drug costs proved largely aspirational.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Women Genuinely Enjoy Their Own Company Society tends to view coupled individuals as happier and more fulfilled than single people, even when single people have meaningful relationships and genuinely fulfilling lives.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, Deadpool & Wolverine provides a fulfilling and happy goodbye to all those pieces.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Negotiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiating. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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