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
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on X that LIRR service remains suspended as negotiations continue, and the city is preparing for travel disruptions.
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Gabriella Rudy, NBC news, 17 May 2026
With no deal, workers went on strike just after midnight Saturday and no new negotiations are currently scheduled.
—John Dias, CBS News, 17 May 2026
The memory market has become tight, and the best illustration was none other than Samsung’s negotiations with Apple earlier this year.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 17 May 2026
Both countries are still in negotiations to end the war.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 May 2026
Kevin Sexton, national vice president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, has said no new negotiations have been scheduled.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Hezbollah opposes Lebanon’s direct negotiations with Israel and has not been part of the talks.
—Sheikh Saaliq, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
The Taurus Sun forms a supportive sextile to Jupiter in your 3rd House of Communication, giving negotiations, outreach, and practical discussions unusual traction.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
The price is higher than might be expected early in the Super Bowl sales process, and some media agencies have pushed back on Disney’s ask, according to six people with knowledge of recent negotiations.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 May 2026
Gabriella Rudy, NBC news, 17 May 2026
With no deal, workers went on strike just after midnight Saturday and no new negotiations are currently scheduled.
—John Dias, CBS News, 17 May 2026
The memory market has become tight, and the best illustration was none other than Samsung’s negotiations with Apple earlier this year.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 17 May 2026
Both countries are still in negotiations to end the war.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 May 2026
Kevin Sexton, national vice president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, has said no new negotiations have been scheduled.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Hezbollah opposes Lebanon’s direct negotiations with Israel and has not been part of the talks.
—Sheikh Saaliq, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
The Taurus Sun forms a supportive sextile to Jupiter in your 3rd House of Communication, giving negotiations, outreach, and practical discussions unusual traction.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
The price is higher than might be expected early in the Super Bowl sales process, and some media agencies have pushed back on Disney’s ask, according to six people with knowledge of recent negotiations.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiations
compromises
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Regenvanu also makes clear that Vanuatu will not withdraw its UN resolution, despite pressure and despite painful compromises in the text.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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One false move can expose your personal data to the world, leaving you open to identity fraud, blackmail, bank compromises and more.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2026
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“Negotiations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiations. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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