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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
All four clubs have the option of either negotiating a new agreement with DSG or seeking other distribution solutions.
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Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The union is now negotiating its first contract with the German company.
—Marick Masters, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
The New Yorker union, which represents fact-checkers, copy editors, story editors and photo editors, among other roles, has been negotiating its latest pact with Condé Nast for more than six months.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
PBMs serve as middlemen, negotiating the terms and conditions for access to prescription drugs for hundreds of millions of Americans.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The union is now negotiating its first contract with the German company.
—Marick Masters, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
The New Yorker union, which represents fact-checkers, copy editors, story editors and photo editors, among other roles, has been negotiating its latest pact with Condé Nast for more than six months.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
PBMs serve as middlemen, negotiating the terms and conditions for access to prescription drugs for hundreds of millions of Americans.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiating
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Then, spend a few moments arranging them.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
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Rob Moose also contributed to the record, playing viola and arranging strings throughout.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2024
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From building an online presence to managing client relationships and marketing your services, digital tools are your best friend.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In a high-stress work environment, acupuncture can be a potential tool for managing anxiety and improving focus.Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This can also prevent an attacker from manipulating stack variables to gain code execution.Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Some are of a distinctly violent nature, while others get under our skin for manipulating their children and abusing their power.Clark Collis, EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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The company has identified weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting and is executing a remediation plan, including hiring additional staff and implementing a new ERP system.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Management believes that the current cash on hand is sufficient to continue executing the business plan, assuming favorable guidance from the FDA regarding additional clinical trials.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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But what exactly makes a team high-performing?Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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While performing in Haikou, China over the weekend, West teased his next album which is tentatively titled Bully.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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From gifts for the home to the perfect stocking stuffer for under $100, the Vogue team’s edit of the best Amazon gifts took no shortage of scrolling, testing, and discussing amongst ourselves.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Jerry Bruckheimer will receive the Legend of Entertainment Award at an In Conversation event discussing his career.Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Both candidates campaigned on similar platforms of expanding Berkeley’s housing stock, improving city infrastructure and addressing public safety.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Banzai's management is committed to addressing material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, as identified in the filing.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Promoting competencies like understanding emotions, achieving positive goals and building relationships is key to a fulfilling life.Hashim Hayat, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Positive sources of joy can include fulfilling hobbies such as painting, playing a musical instrument, writing or gardening.Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Negotiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiating. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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