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as in negotiating
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
they bargained with the car salesman for half an hour before settling on a price
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as in agreeing
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action
I really hadn't bargained on buying a whole case of Girl Scout cookies, just a couple of boxes
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as in arranging
to bring about through discussion and compromise
bargained the price of the painting down to a figure that the artist could still live with
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Recent Examples of bargaining
Xianda Huang, The Conversation, 16 May 2026
Details of the bargaining unit will be finalized over the coming months.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026
The April 10 letter said the company reserved availability for the bargaining committee during the week of April 20.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Trump wants Xi’s help persuading Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and come back to the bargaining table.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Between last May and June, the administration negotiated with the state’s 21 bargaining units to suspend some retirement contributions and personal leave programs, some of those concessions continue into 2027.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Since bargaining began in January 2024, UC increased its proposal from roughly 25% total pay growth to more than 34% as of May 11, while adding a ratification bonus of up to $2,000 for eligible employees, according to a UC statement released earlier this week.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
That bargaining can be about building a long-term relationship and finding ways to meet each other’s needs without harming our own constituencies.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
The sides will project strength throughout the bargaining process, but both the players’ and owners’ willingness to miss games won’t be fully tested until the spring of 2027.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 May 2026
The nurses have been bargaining with the hospital for more than a year, according to the union, and have faced multiple unfair labor practices against union supporters.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The two parties have been in a standoff for several weeks now, essentially since mid-March when the writers began bargaining with the major studios on a new film and TV contract.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Both labor groups, plus the police and fire unions, are currently bargaining with city leaders over new multi-year contracts.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Monday has thus become a two-track day — bargaining under intense pressure as parents and workers girded for a walkout.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Many Americans back tightening economic sanctions on Iran, not loosening them, and supporters of Israel are rightfully concerned about bargaining with a government that aspires to destroy Israel.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
That’s because the studios are moving on to start bargaining with the Writers Guild on Monday, the guild that is usually the thorniest negotiation, before then moving on to the Directors Guild on May 11.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
The two sides had been bargaining since September and went through the state impasse and fact-finding process before reaching the tentative deal.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
For Xi, the setting allowed a hard bargaining issue — farm purchases — to be translated into an older symbolic language of harvest that spoke to both domestic and international audiences.
—Xianda Huang, The Conversation, 16 May 2026
Details of the bargaining unit will be finalized over the coming months.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026
The April 10 letter said the company reserved availability for the bargaining committee during the week of April 20.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Trump wants Xi’s help persuading Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and come back to the bargaining table.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Between last May and June, the administration negotiated with the state’s 21 bargaining units to suspend some retirement contributions and personal leave programs, some of those concessions continue into 2027.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Since bargaining began in January 2024, UC increased its proposal from roughly 25% total pay growth to more than 34% as of May 11, while adding a ratification bonus of up to $2,000 for eligible employees, according to a UC statement released earlier this week.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
That bargaining can be about building a long-term relationship and finding ways to meet each other’s needs without harming our own constituencies.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
The sides will project strength throughout the bargaining process, but both the players’ and owners’ willingness to miss games won’t be fully tested until the spring of 2027.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Verb
Hollywood’s actors and writers unions, after winning AI protections in bargaining with studios, remain concerned about the potential misuse of the tech.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 May 2026
The nurses have been bargaining with the hospital for more than a year, according to the union, and have faced multiple unfair labor practices against union supporters.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The two parties have been in a standoff for several weeks now, essentially since mid-March when the writers began bargaining with the major studios on a new film and TV contract.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Both labor groups, plus the police and fire unions, are currently bargaining with city leaders over new multi-year contracts.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Monday has thus become a two-track day — bargaining under intense pressure as parents and workers girded for a walkout.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Many Americans back tightening economic sanctions on Iran, not loosening them, and supporters of Israel are rightfully concerned about bargaining with a government that aspires to destroy Israel.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
That’s because the studios are moving on to start bargaining with the Writers Guild on Monday, the guild that is usually the thorniest negotiation, before then moving on to the Directors Guild on May 11.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
The two sides had been bargaining since September and went through the state impasse and fact-finding process before reaching the tentative deal.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bargaining
Noun
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The company specializes in using advanced artificial intelligence, including specialized agents and Large Language Models, to automate contract authoring, negotiation, and risk management.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Labor unions representing about half the system’s workers announced the walkout after negotiations with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority ended Friday without a new contract.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
Verb
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My experience includes negotiating SB 54 on plastic pollution and writing Proposition 4, which voters approved by a 20% margin to fund clean water, wildfire prevention and climate resilience projects.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Some are negotiating compressed workweeks to reduce commuting days.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Leeds saw no problem in agreeing a plan which eased him in and gradually built his minutes instead of, for example, throwing him into 90 minutes away at Arsenal on August 23.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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In the trailer, Zachariah appears to be an ally of Beth and Rip, agreeing to help the couple in their turbulent conflict with a rival ranch.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Verb
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There’s also a lifestyle concierge to help book all sorts of experiences or answer any questions, from arranging a tour of Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul to coordinating a private driver to Teotihuacán.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Events range from making flower crowns to seasonal vase arranging — no experience needed.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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Gregory Lorenzi has spent the past 10 years at Brest, where his eye for a bargain helped to catapult the humble Breton club from mid-table mediocrity in Ligue 2 to a third-place finish in Ligue 1 and a fairytale Champions League campaign.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Denmark's sustainability investments are supported by the country's high taxes, and Aarhus is by no means a bargain destination.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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After two period movies dealing very specifically with the history of Hungary, László Nemes returns to the subject matter than brought him an Oscar for his debut feature Son of Saul (2015) — the Second World War.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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The Audacity is better when dealing more sympathetically with teenagers like Tess, who’s grown tired of rebellion as the answer to her discontent.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The haggling was still going on at deadline.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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This prospect adds urgency to the seemingly endless haggling among states along the river over a new agreement on sharing its water.—
Mark Gongloff,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Upon completion of the transaction, Aeffe would be released from its indebtedness and would also be substantially devoid of assets.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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According to the release, the boards of directors for both companies have already approved the transaction.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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“Bargaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bargaining. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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