as in to negotiate
to do (business) with another person, company, etc.
We had some important business to transact with our distributors. transact a real estate deal
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Recent Examples of transact
Sales are transacted online, and customers arrive at a boutique, storefront, experience center or brand hub to take delivery of their new vehicle.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Collectors around the age of age of 40 or younger made up 30 percent of bidders and buyers, with nearly a third of them transacting with Phillips for the first time in 2024.
—Angelica Villa For Artnews, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
For example, if a user transacts through an exchange like Kraken, the platform will now share account details with the tax authorities or any CARF-participating country where the user holds residency.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
This trend is particularly evident among those establishing museums and foundations in newer markets, where private sales are favored for their flexibility, with the ability to transact on a timeline that suits both parties.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Collectors around the age of age of 40 or younger made up 30 percent of bidders and buyers, with nearly a third of them transacting with Phillips for the first time in 2024.
—Angelica Villa For Artnews, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
For example, if a user transacts through an exchange like Kraken, the platform will now share account details with the tax authorities or any CARF-participating country where the user holds residency.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
This trend is particularly evident among those establishing museums and foundations in newer markets, where private sales are favored for their flexibility, with the ability to transact on a timeline that suits both parties.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transact
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While the United States continues to negotiate access to and control of these materials, these issues will take time to resolve.—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Under that agreement, the two sides were supposed to exploit the pause in fighting to negotiate the next stage of the deal, including a permanent cease-fire and the release of the remaining Israeli hostages.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2025
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March has already dealt a slew of potent storms and tallied up more tornado reports than as of the same time last year.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Whereas Main Street’s predecessor as recently as October of 2024 had planned to void all of its legacy MLB deals but for one, the company entered the new season with nine clubs under contract.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The first scam started with a call from a woman who identified herself as a government official and told the victim his Social Security number had been stolen and used by someone to purchase child pornography.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Government Bonds Investors seeking a low-risk investment option or those interested in supporting economic development initiatives may wish to purchase government bonds.—
Jean Francois Harvey,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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His advice: Resist any temptation to sell all your stocks or anything else equally drastic.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Anyone who wants to sell a home quickly for cash should call Jon Bichelmeyer at 913-599-5000 or email him at jon@archwayhomesinc.com.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Fantasy 5 midday draw of 2, 4, 15, 23 and 25 were on a ticket bought in Jacksonville and a Quick Pick ticket sold at the Publix at Country Club Plaza in Northwest Miami-Dade, 18496 NW 67th Ave.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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Don’t wait to buy patio furniture in preparation for warmer weather — now is the ideal time while there are still deals to shop.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Soho House’s chief art director, Katie Bryan, has helped grow the collection, which decorates its 45 international venues, by bartering memberships for artworks.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Salim voices its central character, who goes on dangerous missions for the God of Death to barter for the life of his late father.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Transact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transact. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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