as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
according to our barter agreement, I do all of the mechanical work on my neighbor's car, and he does all of my snow removal
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Recent Examples of barter
Abraham Verghese, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2024
Essentially, this a barter system that assessed value in rubles.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 20 June 2024
Angel Diaz, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2024
Since then, collecting the tokens has captivated fans and stars, including basketball great Stephen Curry, who was spotted bartering the badges aboard the Team USA boat during the opening ceremony.
—Linda Hervieux, NBC News, 31 July 2024
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Noun
Our last stop was Mattancherry, once home to the large spice markets where traders came to bid and barter.
—Abraham Verghese, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2024
Essentially, this a barter system that assessed value in rubles.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 20 June 2024
Verb
Hopefully Busta bartered a cameo in the new Venom movie for a Face Puller guest verse on his upcoming album Blockbusta, which is slated to drop Nov. 24.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2024
Since then, collecting the tokens has captivated fans and stars, including basketball great Stephen Curry, who was spotted bartering the badges aboard the Team USA boat during the opening ceremony.
—Linda Hervieux, NBC News, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barter
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Distributed free by local officials, supplies are abundant at the house where Sleaze smokes fentanyl and works security in exchange for drugs.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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The exchange, help spurred by a congressional committee, mirrored a similar swap in September in which U.S. citizen David Lin came home after nearly 20 years.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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This is the second time in his young career that Barron has been traded; the Canadiens acquired him from the Colorado Avalanche for forward Artturi Lehkonen on March 21, 2022.Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sterling pared gains against the U.S. dollar directly following the BOE announcement, trading 0.25% higher at 12:40 p.m.Jenni Reid, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, artificial agents should be transacting in the world’s most secure and sound money.Korok Ray, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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More than $1 trillion dollars in advertising will be transacted globally this year, according to a new forecast.Axios, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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The full-back will be allowed to negotiate with foreign clubs and sign a pre-contract agreement with a view to leaving for nothing in the summer.Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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By the 1970s, with its administrative costs sharply increasing, Washington spent years negotiating with Panama to cede control of the waterway.Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Amazon must commit to come to the table and bargain a Teamsters contract with its workers — or face the consequences of its inaction.Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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And since college athletes, save for Dartmouth College men’s basketball players, are not unionized, the NCAA can’t collectively bargain an age ceiling.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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But the loss of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad may have dealt the knockout blow.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Instead of consolidating Iran’s hegemony, the war has dealt a significant blow to its regional standing.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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And while the league did improve its ratings and merchandising sales, it is still reportedly projected to lose money this year.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
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Scotty Frantz, associate manager of merchandising partnerships at the NBA, teased the the Clippers product.Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Here are a few popular rich holiday foods and some healthier alternatives to try instead: Sugary desserts like pies, cakes, and cookies: Try swapping these for fruit salad, a yogurt parfait with low-sugar granola and chopped fresh fruit, or desserts made with a no-calorie sweetener.Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
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The confection was adorned with fresh white florals and the couple's initials in gold. 09 of 13 Ready to Party Later into the evening, Davis and Brown did a quick change, swapping their formal attire for more relaxed looks — all the better to dance in!Erin Clack, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Barter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barter. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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