as in exchanges
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
according to our barter agreement, I do all of the mechanical work on my neighbor's car, and he does all of my snow removal
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Noun
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Most are unaware of any campus programs designed to foster such exchanges.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025 -
According to Global, the text exchanges demonstrate that Bosworth had too close a relationship with the winning bidder, its construction partner, and its lobbyist.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Angie Katsanevas, who loves brand names, beauty and micromanaging her family, swaps lives with off-the-grid homesteader and former Mormon Lindsay Flake, whose family lives without electricity, running water and rules.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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Best Early Amazon Prime Day Fashion Deals With the seasons changing rapidly, your wardrobe might need a few cooler-weather swaps, like the Anrabess Long Sleeve (pictured above) or the PrettyGarden Ribbed Knit Jumper—available in more than 20 colors.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If a publisher on the platform bites, the author then negotiates a publishing deal with them.—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Its Office for Civil Rights investigates allegations at schools and negotiates corrective actions.—
Fred Clasen-Kelly,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The blockchain lender trades under the symbol FIGR.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The stock, which trades under the symbol CNSRF, is up 116% in six months and is 7% from the high hit on Wednesday.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Oscar nominee and Lord of the Rings alum Astin will have quite the task ahead of them at the top of next year as SAG-AFTRA returns to the negotiating table with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which collectively bargains on behalf of the major Hollywood studios.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains union contracts on behalf of studios and streamers, was very quick to send a statement on Friday about the election results.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When asked for comment, Local 42 attorney Raymond Salva told The Star that the union deals strictly with issues involving the collective bargaining agreement, not the behavior of members.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
17 Sep. 2025
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Keep scrolling for more information on Prime Big Deal Days 2025—plus, 50 of the best early Amazon deals from the sale.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Barters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barters. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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