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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
Moving swiftly—accepting HTS’s ascendancy, negotiating pragmatic terms with Kurdish elements—might signal adaptability and secure Turkey’s seat at the table.
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Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Last Christmas Eve, Posen was with her in the hospital, negotiating with Dickson by phone.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Watch on Deadline As Deadline reported in August, Yellowstone producers MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios had been negotiating with Reilly and Hauser for months.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Two of the negotiating committee members that posted on Tuesday were part of the support team, while one served on the table team.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
In December 2023, many SAG-AFTRA members — including a couple of negotiating committee members — opposed their contract due to AI.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
The rebels are currently negotiating with the prime minister on a transitional government.
—John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The company is negotiating with lenders to refinance its debt obligations and anticipates an influx of capital by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Those who experience issues or barriers negotiating this process with employers are encouraged to reach out to the DWD and file a Labor Standards Complaint to protect their right to vote.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2024
Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Last Christmas Eve, Posen was with her in the hospital, negotiating with Dickson by phone.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Watch on Deadline As Deadline reported in August, Yellowstone producers MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios had been negotiating with Reilly and Hauser for months.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Two of the negotiating committee members that posted on Tuesday were part of the support team, while one served on the table team.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
In December 2023, many SAG-AFTRA members — including a couple of negotiating committee members — opposed their contract due to AI.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
The rebels are currently negotiating with the prime minister on a transitional government.
—John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The company is negotiating with lenders to refinance its debt obligations and anticipates an influx of capital by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Those who experience issues or barriers negotiating this process with employers are encouraged to reach out to the DWD and file a Labor Standards Complaint to protect their right to vote.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiating
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Fundamentally, data modeling involves arranging data in a structured way to improve accessibility and use for a range of applications and analyses.Artyom Keydunov, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Everyday materials and equipment easily found at home or from the grocery store or local specialty shops will be used to demystify the age old art of flower arranging.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Both women are managing consumer demand that has not only rebounded from Covid-era lows, but surpassed 2019 levels of activity.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Whether users are managing transfers, staking or tokenization, the platform should offer customizable dashboards, enabling fast, intuitive access across desktop and mobile.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That has led to consternation that the Chiefs get all the right bounces — and even some conspiracies that the officials are manipulating things for Kansas City.Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Well, this kind of attack leverages multiple communication platforms with the end result of manipulating victims more effectively than a single channel can do.Davey Winder, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The team responsible for executing the Executive Residence’s holiday look appears to be growing; in 2012, Michelle Obama welcomed 85 volunteers onto the premises to set the festive scene.Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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Look for companies willing to spend a lot of time building relationships with the people executing in other organizations.James Loffler, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The top-performing loyalty programs generate 15% to 25% more revenue annually from brand loyalists.Frank Minervini, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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What's your favorite part about just touring or performing live in general?Them, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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And here's Wyden discussing his concerns.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Joe Rogan, one of the most influential podcasters, even amplified the wild claim by discussing it on a November episode of his show.Benjamin VanHoose, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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His clinic inspired the doctor to create a simplified but effective skincare regime with products that optimise skin health, addressing all key skin concerns and age-optimising the complexion.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The inclusion of glass fibers prevents the material from shattering upon impact, addressing one of the primary concerns associated with ceramic watch cases.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These options keep top talent engaged while fulfilling their career aspirations.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Their vision is to create a strong, connected network that supports mothers in every stage of their expatriate journey, making relocation both rewarding and fulfilling.Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Negotiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiating. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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