NEGOTIATES Synonyms: 152 Similar and Opposite Words

negotiates

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present tense third-person singular of negotiate

as in arranges

to bring about through discussion and compromise wanted to negotiate a higher salary before she accepted the job offer

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as in manages

to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently she's good at negotiating personality conflicts between coworkers

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as in manipulates

to plan out usually with subtle skill or care the prisoners negotiated their escape by using Morse code to tap messages to each other through the walls

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as in deals

to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase told them I'd take $8,000 for the car and wasn't in the mood to negotiate

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as in performs

to carry through (as a process) to completion scores of experiments later, the chemists managed to negotiate the development of a more durable polymer

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Recent Examples of negotiates In a free online training module about music rights in sports, the ISU recommends skaters use the third-party platform called ClicknClear, which negotiates sports performance licenses for thousands of songs from Sony, Universal, Warner Music and others. —

Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026 The agreement includes a stopgap measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks, while Congress negotiates new rules and guardrails for federal immigration agents. —

Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026 OneTeam Partners negotiates media deals and leverages players’ name, image and licensing rights. —

David Carrillo Peñaloza, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026 President Peter Mutharika, who returned to power in October after vowing to revive the country’s ailing economy, is trying to improve the government’s finances as the country negotiates a new IMF support package. —

semafor.com, 21 Jan. 2026 The European Commission, which negotiates trade matters on behalf of member states, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. —

Steve Kopack, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026 Such fundraisers would be prohibited if the union succeeds in being recognized and negotiates a contract reflecting its demands. —

Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026 Wubble then negotiates a deal and offers a one-time payment for their work, at rates Roy argues are more competitive than other companies offering music streaming services. —

Angelica Ang, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026 As Wyandotte negotiates a potential stadium deal, Olathe is reviewing plans for a new team headquarters and training complex. —

Sofi Zeman january 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026

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The idea of an in-person meeting is suggested, and several years later, Porter arranges it.

— Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
The program has a booking agency that arranges travel, when needed, and a program consultant meets the player in his city to accompany him.

— Joe Smith, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026