Synonyms of back-and-forth

back-and-forth

noun

ˈbak-ən(d)-ˈfȯrth 

1

as in exchange

a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another

after the usual back-and-forth of official gifts, the two leaders entered into a serious discussion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exchange
• swap
• trade
• bargaining
• dealing
• commutation
• barter
• truck
• trade-off
• substitution
• deal
• negotiation
• transaction
• bargain
• quid pro quo
• replacement
• dicker
• reciprocation
• haggling
• dickering
• recompense
• logrolling
• horse trade
• horse trading
• requital

2

as in discussion

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue

the others listened with relish to the back-and-forth between the two noted professors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discussion
• debate
• consultation
• consult
• conversation
• talk
• dialogue
• deliberation
• dialog
• argumentation
• meeting
• argument
• give-and-take
• conference
• palaver
• colloquy
• argy-bargy
• confabulation
• parley
• counsel
• confab
• consultancy
• discourse
• council
• chat
• negotiation
• seminar
• roundtable
• symposium
• forum
• chat room
• bull session
• bargaining
• disquisition
• talkathon
• skull practice
• skull session
• rap
• words
• pourparler

Examples of back-and-forth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The back-and-forth about Putin was part of a discussion about Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and U.S. national security interests. —Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024

That's consistent with a range of scenarios, including that the Polynesian settlers of Rapa Nui engaged in back-and-forth trade with South America around the time of its settlement. —John Timmer, Ars Technica, 11 Sep. 2024

But, first, an overheard back-and-forth between Harris and Trump. —Hannah Jocelyn, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2024

The single finds the pair of lethal MCs passing the baton back-and-forth while spitting rapid-fire bars, one hotter than the next. —Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Aug. 2024