as in to negotiate
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
they dickered over the price of the car for a few minutes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
was hoping to make a dicker with another collector of records from the 1950s
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dicker
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024
Last year’s announcement was delayed nearly an hour while the Atlantic Coast Conference, bowl directors and television executives dickered — bickered?
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2023
Conrad's lawyer dickered for weeks with the owners of Baldwin House.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2023
Numerous lawsuits have been filed, especially against Weinstein and his company, but remain mired in legal limbo as attorneys for plaintiffs and defendants dicker over damages.
—Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2021
Verb
But nothing said at this point can be separated from the bluffing and haggling and dickering central to such high-dollar negotiations.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024
Last year’s announcement was delayed nearly an hour while the Atlantic Coast Conference, bowl directors and television executives dickered — bickered?
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2023
Conrad's lawyer dickered for weeks with the owners of Baldwin House.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2023
Numerous lawsuits have been filed, especially against Weinstein and his company, but remain mired in legal limbo as attorneys for plaintiffs and defendants dicker over damages.
—Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dicker
Verb
-
The district decided to purchase fewer buses this year and opted not to give teachers a raise, negotiating a one-time bonus instead.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
-
The English language distribution rights are still being negotiated.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
And there was smoke to that fire, with ESPN reporting that if Giannis is not dealt, he might be held out the balance of the season to enhance the Bucks’ lottery position.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
-
The Golden State Warriors found their dependable big man by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from Atlanta and granted forward Jonathan Kuminga his wish to be traded while also dealing guard Buddy Hield to the Hawks, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative agreement in Chattanooga, Tennessee, signaling what may be the end of a long and drawn-out negotiation period as the union and Volkswagen bargained over the first contract at the plant.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
5 Feb. 2026
-
With trust, members can bargain in smaller coalitions—and, with hard work, engage in durable policy-making.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
And, the silver prices are clearly displayed, with no haggling or hidden fees at checkout, which can feel refreshing in a market that often lacks transparency.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
-
That move would include a short-term stopgap to keep DHS running, but senators are still haggling over how long the continuing resolution would be.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dicker. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
