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as in arranging
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 managing
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
she's good at negotiating personality conflicts between coworkers
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as in manipulating
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 dealing
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 executing
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 negotiating
The board’s approval of his hire means that the government can begin negotiating his salary and benefits.
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Sofi Zeman
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Vahidi has become a major player in formulating Iran’s tough stance in negotiating a possible permanent end to the war with the United States, experts say.
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Nasser Karimi,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Bäte’s response has been to try to reposition Allianz as more of an ally to its customers, by using its negotiating power to get hospitals, body shops, and spare parts manufacturers to lower the prices of medical treatments and car repairs.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
The prime minister of Israel, Yitzhak Rabin, however, knew that negotiating with terrorists would encourage the next hijacking.
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Anne Neuberger,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
But in an unusual move, Watson’s attorneys are still negotiating with prosecutors to try getting him less prison time.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Canada is currently negotiating a trade deal with both the Philippines and a broader bloc of southeast Asian nations.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Separately, Leeds are negotiating a loan deal with Sheffield Wednesday in League One for their teenage striker Harry Gray.
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Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Twice already, in November of 2025 and February of this year, the seven states involved in re-negotiating water rights and use along with the 100-year old treaty kicked the can down the road and failed to come to an agreement on water sharing.
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Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Sofi Zeman
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Vahidi has become a major player in formulating Iran’s tough stance in negotiating a possible permanent end to the war with the United States, experts say.
—
Nasser Karimi,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Bäte’s response has been to try to reposition Allianz as more of an ally to its customers, by using its negotiating power to get hospitals, body shops, and spare parts manufacturers to lower the prices of medical treatments and car repairs.
—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
The prime minister of Israel, Yitzhak Rabin, however, knew that negotiating with terrorists would encourage the next hijacking.
—
Anne Neuberger,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
But in an unusual move, Watson’s attorneys are still negotiating with prosecutors to try getting him less prison time.
—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Canada is currently negotiating a trade deal with both the Philippines and a broader bloc of southeast Asian nations.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Separately, Leeds are negotiating a loan deal with Sheffield Wednesday in League One for their teenage striker Harry Gray.
—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Twice already, in November of 2025 and February of this year, the seven states involved in re-negotiating water rights and use along with the 100-year old treaty kicked the can down the road and failed to come to an agreement on water sharing.
—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiating
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All these plans acknowledge the experience gap, namely that training without arranging relevant work experience is often futile.
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Among DeJohn’s hobbies were flower arranging, collecting anything blue and white, gardening, and decorating.
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Portugal’s biggest warning sign came in their final clash, with Colombia managing 24 shots on goal — their most recorded in a World Cup game.
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There’s less enthusiasm for FIFA’s role in managing the World Cup.
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But Swedish intelligence recently alleged the country was manipulating economic data and that the true inflation rate could be much higher, perhaps as high as 15%.
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Fears of government officials manipulating world events – including the Iran war – to make a quick buck.
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While dealing real damage, Moscow’s ability to adapt has prevented Ukraine’s drone campaign from dealing the decisive blow Kyiv’s allies had hoped.
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When all of Davidson’s wheeling and dealing this week was done, the Hawks made five selections Saturday on Day 2 of the draft.
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The other question mark is whether Red Bull kept him out too long before executing his final pit stop.
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Employees spend less time executing tasks and more time directing work, applying judgment and providing oversight.
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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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While bargaining with fantasy and forgiveness, the song lyrics shed light on the cost of having to ask, hope or wait for something that will never come.
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The way Luke is handling the love triangle with Joy and Gen makes Nathan and Joe look like sage old men.
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
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Sources tell OutKick that Pitaro backed Mark Jones in 2020 when Jones falsely accused police officers of plotting to shoot him.
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Lively accused Baldoni in December 2024 of harassing her on the set of It Ends With Us and subsequently plotting a smear campaign against her.
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“Negotiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiating. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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