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as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
after the usual back-and-forth of official gifts, the two leaders entered into a serious discussion
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
the others listened with relish to the back-and-forth between the two noted professors
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Recent Examples of back-and-forth
The online back-and-forth comes after Bad Bunny took the stage at Super Bowl LX.
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Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
As Balint peppered Bondi about senior administration officials’ ties to Epstein, the back-and-forth between them got increasingly heated as Bondi declined to answer her questions.
—Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Wore him out Bill Cooper said the back-and-forth at Grapevine Dodge eventually wore him down.
—Dave Lieber
feb. 11, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Cohen tried to land a laugh earlier in his allotted time during a back-and-forth exchange with Spencer.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
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Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
As Balint peppered Bondi about senior administration officials’ ties to Epstein, the back-and-forth between them got increasingly heated as Bondi declined to answer her questions.
—Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Wore him out Bill Cooper said the back-and-forth at Grapevine Dodge eventually wore him down.
—Dave Lieber
feb. 11, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Cohen tried to land a laugh earlier in his allotted time during a back-and-forth exchange with Spencer.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for back-and-forth
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Porziņģis, who was acquired just before Thursday’s deadline from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield, has played in just 59 games over the last two seasons because of various health issues.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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First, the goal of leading an economically secure life in exchange for hard work has become more elusive.—
Mark Robert Rank,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Progress appeared to be very little, as Iran has sought to limit the discussions to solely its nuclear program.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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Through both press conferences and private discussions, a number of topics are broached including public safety, but Dumont casts them aside.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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But whether our collective desire has been sated is up for (a lot of) debate.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Berlinale has long been considered a forum for political expression and a crucible for debate about important world affairs, but avoiding political comment has seemingly been a trend at this year’s event, whether by chance, design or out of fear.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Edwards said decisions involving a ransom are always up to the family and that the FBI can help provide consultation.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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The rhinoplasty process begins with a detailed consultation.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Emily Hemendinger does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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As an industry analyst, author Bob O’Donnell works and consults with a wide range of tech companies, including T-Mobile.—
Bob O'Donnell,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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This McGill and Chinese University of Hong Kong grad also has bylines in Architectural Digest, Men's Journal, Town & Country, and Observer—occasionally trading his keyboard for time in front of cameras for brand campaigns or keeping conversations flowing as a panel moderator.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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It's never ever come up in conversation.—
STEVE DOUGLAS,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Speaking of an open dialogue, back in 2014, D was magnanimous when KISS finally got their turn after 15 years of Rock Hall eligibility.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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In this environment, dialogue is not a soft concept.—
Alan H.H. Fleischmann,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some of those talks have sidelined antitrust chief Gail Slater, who inherited the Live Nation case from the Biden administration but has pursued it toward a trial set for March.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Pezeshkian, who ordered Araghchi to pursue talks with the Americans after likely getting Khamenei’s blessing, also wrote on X on Sunday about the talks.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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