as in compromises
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
it will take some negotiation, but I think we can get each side to agree to a cease-fire
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Recent Examples of negotiations
India and the European Union recently reached a free trade agreement that could affect as many as 2 billion people after nearly two decades of negotiations.
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Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
As negotiations stretched on, the district announced that schools would be closed on Monday, prompting families to scramble for childcare and alternative plans.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
The final budget negotiations are not expected to be held until early May because negotiators traditionally wait until after the April 15 tax deadline to get a clearer picture of the state’s financial health.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Brad, you have been involved in many hostage negotiations in your time at the FBI.
—ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
Mashaal said the group has offered multiple options, including a long-term truce, as part of ongoing negotiations with Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
The league submitted a new proposal to the union Friday evening, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Are there negotiations connected to ransom demands?
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Ryan Coogler has thanked the DGA for their healthcare support — a key issue right now especially with the approaching DGA negotiations that may well determine how the union’s healthcare is doled out.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
As negotiations stretched on, the district announced that schools would be closed on Monday, prompting families to scramble for childcare and alternative plans.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
The final budget negotiations are not expected to be held until early May because negotiators traditionally wait until after the April 15 tax deadline to get a clearer picture of the state’s financial health.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Brad, you have been involved in many hostage negotiations in your time at the FBI.
—ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
Mashaal said the group has offered multiple options, including a long-term truce, as part of ongoing negotiations with Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
The league submitted a new proposal to the union Friday evening, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Are there negotiations connected to ransom demands?
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Ryan Coogler has thanked the DGA for their healthcare support — a key issue right now especially with the approaching DGA negotiations that may well determine how the union’s healthcare is doled out.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiations
compromises
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Known for his flexibility in negotiations, Lamont needs to reach compromises in the coming months with Democrats who control the state House of Representatives and Senate by veto-proof margins.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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Start by specifically naming the problem and proposing a trial period for your ideal solution (and hear out potential compromises).—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Negotiations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiations. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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