as in exchanges
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
a trade-off in which a company got a celebrity spokesperson and a fading star got some much-needed cash
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Recent Examples of trade-offs
But consolidation should be considered carefully, ideally with an advisor, because there may be trade-offs in protections or access.
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Larry Light, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In high-stakes situations where there’s no clear playbook, leaders regularly face tough choices with steep trade-offs.
—Robert Glazer, Harvard Business Review, 19 Sep. 2025
How willing are people to make trade-offs for that issue, right?
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Krueger outlined the trade-offs.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Pros and cons of cable internet Like any internet option, cable has strengths and trade-offs.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Labels bring clarity which can make trade-offs easier.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Some technology geeks may indeed be attracted to these features, though there are trade-offs here, and steep ones, as many normies will also find these features absolutely infuriating.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Recently, it's made only minor tweaks to the iPhone's screen and edges, although the Air could come with trade-offs like lower battery life.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Larry Light, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In high-stakes situations where there’s no clear playbook, leaders regularly face tough choices with steep trade-offs.
—Robert Glazer, Harvard Business Review, 19 Sep. 2025
How willing are people to make trade-offs for that issue, right?
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Krueger outlined the trade-offs.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Pros and cons of cable internet Like any internet option, cable has strengths and trade-offs.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Labels bring clarity which can make trade-offs easier.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Some technology geeks may indeed be attracted to these features, though there are trade-offs here, and steep ones, as many normies will also find these features absolutely infuriating.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Recently, it's made only minor tweaks to the iPhone's screen and edges, although the Air could come with trade-offs like lower battery life.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trade-offs
exchanges
Noun
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Most are unaware of any campus programs designed to foster such exchanges.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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According to Global, the text exchanges demonstrate that Bosworth had too close a relationship with the winning bidder, its construction partner, and its lobbyist.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Trade-offs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trade-offs. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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