Thesaurus results for NEGOTIATION

negotiation

noun

ni-ˌgō-shē-ˈā-shən

Definition of negotiation

as in compromise

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 ceasefire

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Recent Examples of negotiation The negotiations are just one hurdle that Cintra and NCDOT would need to clear before moving forward with an expansion, and that is the logistics and feasibility of expanding the lanes between. — Michael Praats, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026 Technically, officials said, blowing past the deadline means Alameda County is no longer in exclusive negotiations with the Oakland Acquisition Company. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 4 July 2026 Pavel Mintyukov signs contract extension with Ducks Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has agreed to five-year contract extension worth $36 million with the Ducks, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 For Shields, who oversees much larger negotiations between 51,000 Actor’s Equity members and groups like Broadway League, which represents Broadway shows, the Casa Bonita fight is small but personal. — Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for negotiation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiation

Noun

Treat a lower burden on the body as part of your technical target, not a compromise to be made up for elsewhere.

— Tetiana Aleksandrova, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Crafted with better-for-you ingredients, Javvy's Instant Protein Coffee blend and viral Coffee Concentrate deliver guilt-free indulgence, offering craveable flavors without compromise.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

Definition of compromise

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The markets lean on consensus from major outlets — The New York Times, the Associated Press, network news — the same way elections get called.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
The Fed chair needs to corral staff in a new direction and muster a consensus from Federal Open Market Committee members.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 July 2026