give-and-take
noun
1
: the practice of making mutual concessions : compromise
2
: a usually good-natured exchange (as of ideas or comments)
Examples of give-and-take in a Sentence
a give-and-take about what we should do Saturday night
negotiating the terms of the deal will require some give-and-take on both sides
enjoyed the flirty give-and-take between the two romantic lead characters
Recent Examples on the Web
Be okay with the usual give-and-take of your friendship looking lopsided for a while.
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Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 28 Feb. 2025
The track’s mellow, cha-cha vibe subtly underscores the give-and-take inherent in that interplay, while Flack’s ethereal yet measured vocals indelibly outline the simple little moments that can relight Cupid’s flame.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
There may be more give-and-take within the Beijing-Moscow-Washington triangle, more concessions on small points, and more openness to negotiation and to confidence-building measures in zones of war and contestation.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Monitoring give-and-take intensified minor conflicts, leading to overreactions and weakening overall connection and satisfaction.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 28 Feb. 2025
The track’s mellow, cha-cha vibe subtly underscores the give-and-take inherent in that interplay, while Flack’s ethereal yet measured vocals indelibly outline the simple little moments that can relight Cupid’s flame.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
There may be more give-and-take within the Beijing-Moscow-Washington triangle, more concessions on small points, and more openness to negotiation and to confidence-building measures in zones of war and contestation.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Monitoring give-and-take intensified minor conflicts, leading to overreactions and weakening overall connection and satisfaction.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for give-and-take
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“Give-and-take.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give-and-take. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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