as in to negotiate
to do (business) with another person, company, etc.
We had some important business to transact with our distributors. transact a real estate deal
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Recent Examples of transact
Cross-Border Transactions: A Revolution In Global Connectivity Global networks must allow businesses and individuals to transact in their preferred local currencies, leveraging real-time technology to facilitate instant, low-cost, cross-border payments.
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Marc Sacal, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
This will mean that agents will be invited into the payment system and will transact and negotiate dynamically on behalf of individuals, businesses and even with other AI agents — creating a radically different commercial landscape.
—David G.w. Birch, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that Ángel Del Villar, who’s behind the label, was found guilty of conspiracy to transact with a cartel, along with 10 other counts related to the Kingpin Act.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
At the end of the day, companies still have to transact.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Marc Sacal, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
This will mean that agents will be invited into the payment system and will transact and negotiate dynamically on behalf of individuals, businesses and even with other AI agents — creating a radically different commercial landscape.
—David G.w. Birch, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that Ángel Del Villar, who’s behind the label, was found guilty of conspiracy to transact with a cartel, along with 10 other counts related to the Kingpin Act.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
At the end of the day, companies still have to transact.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transact
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His special envoy to Ukraine set a goal of negotiating an agreement even quicker during the first 100 days of Trump's term.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The European Commission, the EU’s executive branch, negotiates trade deals on behalf of all 27 member states.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
18 Apr. 2025
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The conquest of Taiwan would also deal a huge blow to Chinese soft power.—
RANA MITTER,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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The resolution expressed the sentiment of the Senate and did not have the force of law, but the 51-48 passage dealt an embarrassing blow to the president.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
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Players who already own the original games can purchase a Switch 2 Edition upgrade for the games.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include: A 1,931-square-foot home on the 5600 block of Ocean View Drive in Oakland sold in December 2023, for $2,200,000, a price per square foot of $1,139.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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The quick-service restaurant sells birria burritos, street tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas and more.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Dolce Vita opened its first Florida store at Aventura in November selling trending footwear.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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The ultra cute pack comes with four floral socks, plus for every item bought, the brand gives back a pair to someone in need.—
Brie Schwartz,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2025
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Sure, the Bears did a masterful job of fortifying the interior of the offensive line in March, buying themselves flexibility to navigate the draft with eyes scanning in all directions.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Jan Nelson has been bartering with her neighbors in Wisconsin for 40 years.—
Kyle Norris,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2025
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Salim voices its central character, who goes on dangerous missions for the God of Death to barter for the life of his late father.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Transact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transact. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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