1
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
Traditional approaches focus on financial engineering such as negotiating discounts for long-term commitments, or on observability tools that track who is running what.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
The Teamsters announced on Facebook late Friday that their negotiating team has a tentative agreement for members to vote on, ending the strike and allowing next weekend’s Farm Aid concert to continue as planned at the U’s Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Union Pacific chief financial officer Jennifer Hamann added that the company has been negotiating with its unions in parallel to the merger.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Astin has been heavily involved in SAG-AFTRA politics for the last six years, and served on the negotiating committee during the four-month actors’ strike in 2023.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
During our ride through Corbett, the Can-Am had no trouble negotiating sand, water and muddy potholes.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Looking forward, 185 countries are negotiating a global plastics treaty aimed at ending plastic pollution by 2040, and to promote a closed loop approach, phasing out unnecessary plastics and encouraging the use of sustainable alternatives.
—Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In February, Barnea was replaced as the head of Israel’s negotiating team by Netanyahu confidant Ron Dermer.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Those were not negotiating tactics.
—Mark Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
The Teamsters announced on Facebook late Friday that their negotiating team has a tentative agreement for members to vote on, ending the strike and allowing next weekend’s Farm Aid concert to continue as planned at the U’s Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Union Pacific chief financial officer Jennifer Hamann added that the company has been negotiating with its unions in parallel to the merger.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Astin has been heavily involved in SAG-AFTRA politics for the last six years, and served on the negotiating committee during the four-month actors’ strike in 2023.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
During our ride through Corbett, the Can-Am had no trouble negotiating sand, water and muddy potholes.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Looking forward, 185 countries are negotiating a global plastics treaty aimed at ending plastic pollution by 2040, and to promote a closed loop approach, phasing out unnecessary plastics and encouraging the use of sustainable alternatives.
—Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In February, Barnea was replaced as the head of Israel’s negotiating team by Netanyahu confidant Ron Dermer.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Those were not negotiating tactics.
—Mark Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiating
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Strategic leaders are the generals, arranging forces before engagements.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lizzo plops down in a straw chair with familiarity, arranging the many pillows around her and assuming a palms-up position.—
Allison P. Davis,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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Coping Strategies For Fall Fatigue In The Workplace Quesenberry advises that the key to managing fall fatigue is to be proactive and make small, intentional adjustments to your daily routine like setting boundaries and prioritizing rest can safeguard mental well-being during this time of year.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Former Formula One driver David Coulthard has accused the McLaren Racing F1 team of manipulating the Italian Grand Prix race results by issuing team orders during the race.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The hacker’s malware focuses on stealing cryptocurrency by hijacking and manipulating the user's browser.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola was dealing through four innings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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Tight end Dae’Quan Wright added 9 receptions for 99 yards and 2 touchdowns as Ole Miss tied its highest point total ever against an SEC opponent while dealing Arkansas one of the most painful home losses of the Coach Sam Pittman era.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Consequently, the unit’s members film themselves torturing and executing Palestinians.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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What may be novel is executing these partnerships with the freedom and flexibility of a start-up.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Contenders for the leadership of Brazil’s right wing coalition are already emerging and are bargaining for Bolsonaro’s endorsement for being presidential candidates in the 2026 elections.—
Adriana Carranca,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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This can mean collectively bargaining with employers and negotiating wages.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But Rinzel seems uniquely well-suited to handling it.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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As their team and systems scale, so too will their ability to serve multi-market investors who want a unified team handling all of their short-term rental assets.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Still, no reason to do this to Kyle, who is just only recovering from his self-destructive spiral and who has no idea that his friend is plotting to steal his girl again.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
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Its director, and franchise mastermind, Rian Johnson has proven himself a master of the whodunnit form with these films, showing a knack for Agatha Christie puzzle-plotting that, well, the actual adapters of Christie haven’t shown in recent years.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Negotiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiating. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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