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
Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
To Google’s accountants, the barter still represents a gigantic overhead expense.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2011
Timothy Nunan, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2017
Sydney Sweeney opened up about invasive photographers stalking her home, recalling the time paparazzi tried to barter bikini photos with her family.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Avoid changing the color of a rabbit or a chicken
There are several stipulations in Massachusetts law about baby chicks, ducklings, rabbits and other fowl in terms of their sale, barter or gifting.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
To Google’s accountants, the barter still represents a gigantic overhead expense.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2011
Verb
But states such as India and Egypt rejected the legitimacy of the UN embargo, and Beijing was able to barter (often on disadvantageous terms) with countries such as Indonesia and Sri Lanka in order to avoid isolation.
—Timothy Nunan, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2017
Sydney Sweeney opened up about invasive photographers stalking her home, recalling the time paparazzi tried to barter bikini photos with her family.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barter
Noun
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Details have now emerged on just who exactly Rangers general manager Chris Drury was preparing to ship in exchange for Miller.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The cease-fire and hostage deal involves Hamas gradually releasing 33 Israeli hostages held in Gaza over the next six weeks in exchange for Israel releasing nearly 2,000 prisoners and detainees from the West Bank and Gaza.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Friday night marked Randle’s first game back at Madison Square Garden since the Knicks traded him and Donte DiVincenzo to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the three-team blockbuster that brought center Karl-Anthony Towns to New York.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Dodgers, like the 29 other MLB teams, would be eligible to trade for more international bonus pool money to sign Sasaki.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This trend is particularly evident among those establishing museums and foundations in newer markets, where private sales are favored for their flexibility, with the ability to transact on a timeline that suits both parties.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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For example, if 10 BTC were held for 100 days and then transacted, this movement represents 1,000 coin days destroyed.—
Leeor Shimron,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Although Kessler is a high-profile litigator, including by leading high-profile antitrust lawsuits against the NCAA, NASCAR, U.S. Soccer, the NFL and other major sports defendants, litigators sometimes negotiate resolutions without having to go to court.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Tennant and others have been negotiating with Mario Borda, a Miami real estate broker who represents the LLCs buying up units.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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That year the rich bargained in plain sight to buy the job of Roman emperor.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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The patrol union filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board, citing that Vail Resorts refused to bargain and engaged in coercive behavior.—
Megan Michelson,
Outside Online,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The ceasefire deal, which would probably take effect Sunday, pending approval from the Israeli Cabinet, comes after intense negotiations and mediation from Qatar, Egypt and the United States.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC News,
16 Jan. 2025
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The ceasefire deal, as announced by the mediators, has three phases.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Two key factors distinguish this venture from previous merchandising efforts.—
Alexandra Andhov,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The brand then spent two years adjusting its original sizing, changing silhouettes and fits, and making the styling and merchandising more gender-fluid, to align with the feedback.—
Irina Grechko,
refinery29.com,
19 Sep. 2024
Verb
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After 12 seasons and six world titles, the Briton swapped Mercedes silver for Ferrari red on January 1 and will partner Charles Leclerc next season.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Long, communal tables have been swapped out for two- and four-tops, and a back garden is currently off-limits while being renovated.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Barter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barter. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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