as in to negotiate
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
had to haggle to get his friend to sell his guitar for 20 bucks
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Recent Examples of haggle
Daniel Depetris,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The countries can reduce vulnerability to these strategic chokepoints by building domestic capacities and diversifying supply chains—both of which take time—rather than haggling at the negotiating table.
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Lee Williamson,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
Expect to be asked questions and have customers looking to haggle.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2026
Previously, agents and teams haggled over contracts that surpassed what top veteran players earned.
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Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Verb
That’s not going to be the case when both sides start haggling over the details of a potential nuclear agreement.
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Daniel Depetris,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The countries can reduce vulnerability to these strategic chokepoints by building domestic capacities and diversifying supply chains—both of which take time—rather than haggling at the negotiating table.
—
Lee Williamson,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
Expect to be asked questions and have customers looking to haggle.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2026
Previously, agents and teams haggled over contracts that surpassed what top veteran players earned.
—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haggle
Verb
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The market is oversaturated, and Riley is a genius for not only recognizing that but realizing that all of these new DJs are going to need lawyers to negotiate their contracts.
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The decision, which was widely anticipated, does not end the pact immediately, but rather kicks off a decade-long annual review process for the three countries to negotiate on the treaty until the USMCA officially expires in 2036.
Noun
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Pavel Mintyukov signs contract extension with Ducks Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has agreed to five-year contract extension worth $36 million with the Ducks, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press.
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For Shields, who oversees much larger negotiations between 51,000 Actor’s Equity members and groups like Broadway League, which represents Broadway shows, the Casa Bonita fight is small but personal.
Verb
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Brown's future in Boston came into question when the Celtics reportedly attempted to deal him to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Standout deals for summer include 30% off the Fleur Leather Slide and 25% off the beloved and ultra-versatile Moab hiking shoes (in select colors).
Noun
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Treat a lower burden on the body as part of your technical target, not a compromise to be made up for elsewhere.
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Crafted with better-for-you ingredients, Javvy's Instant Protein Coffee blend and viral Coffee Concentrate deliver guilt-free indulgence, offering craveable flavors without compromise.
Verb
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The two sides will bargain behind closed doors, and away from journalists and influencers, and eventually reach a compromise both can live with.
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The curbing of telework comes as a blow to SEIU Local 1000, the only state worker union bargaining a new contract with the Newsom administration this year.
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“Haggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haggle. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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