1
as in to arrange
to bring about through discussion and compromise
wanted to negotiate a higher salary before she accepted the job offer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in to manage
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
she's good at negotiating personality conflicts between coworkers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to manipulate
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
the prisoners negotiated their escape by using Morse code to tap messages to each other through the walls
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to deal
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
told them I'd take $8,000 for the car and wasn't in the mood to negotiate
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in to execute
to carry through (as a process) to completion
scores of experiments later, the chemists managed to negotiate the development of a more durable polymer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of negotiate
The club is under contract for a new stadium site, but is not disclosing the exact address while final details are being negotiated and initial site planning is underway, the release states.
—
Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Case 2000 involves allegations that Netanyahu negotiated a deal, with the owner of Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, for better coverage in return for legislation to slow the growth of a rival newspaper.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Last Christmas Eve, Posen was with her in the hospital, negotiating with Dickson by phone.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The first Trump administration prioritized relations with Rabat, even negotiating one of the landmark Abraham Accords with the kingdom.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for negotiate 
Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Case 2000 involves allegations that Netanyahu negotiated a deal, with the owner of Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, for better coverage in return for legislation to slow the growth of a rival newspaper.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Last Christmas Eve, Posen was with her in the hospital, negotiating with Dickson by phone.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The first Trump administration prioritized relations with Rabat, even negotiating one of the landmark Abraham Accords with the kingdom.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for negotiate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiate
Verb
-
With no viable means of leaving the base, Moscow requested that the base's command arrange an immediate evacuation to Russia.David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
-
The exhibition also gives visitors a chance to arrange their own bento box with the replica treats.Rosa Rahimi, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
What was once an overflowing reservoir has shrunk and the same agencies that released water into the Canyon are trying to manage what's left.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
-
Costs are rising, and insurers are using more controls such as prior authorizations and doctor networks to manage them.Tom Murphy and Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
But all of that changed starting in 2017, when Mr. Trump became president amid the F.B.I. investigation into Russia’s covert attempt to manipulate the 2016 election and the nature of the ties between his campaign and Moscow.Charlie Savage, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2024
-
Symbolic capitalists—academics, commentators, lawyers, consultants—manipulate words or data rather than making things with their hands.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Instead of consolidating Iran’s hegemony, the war has dealt a significant blow to its regional standing.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
-
Chicago could deal its star outfielder to Philadelphia in the coming weeks.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Spending any time or resources to execute 32 steps when 11 would achieve the same outcome is still inefficient, even if the task is automated or AI-assisted.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
-
Campbell made a controversial decision to execute an onside kick, which subsequently failed, in the fourth quarter when the Lions were trailing by 10 points with 12 minutes left on the clock.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Research by the Korn Ferry Institute concluded that Springboard entrepreneurs possess agile learning skills that distinguish them from successful corporate executives.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
-
Her cause of death will be released once the medical examiner's office concludes its investigation.Jenna Sundel, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The financial services firm handles more than 49 million retirement accounts altogether.Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
-
Give them a spritz of disinfectant daily, twice a day during cold and flu season. Doorknobs Doorknobs, especially bathroom and front door handles, get lots of hand traffic.Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Rakowski’s immediate reward for his efforts was getting to watch the last 10 and a half minutes from the sideline as his backup, Knox Kiffin, engineered two more scoring drives, ending on runs of five yards by Christian Reis and 72 yards by Soren Hong.Los Angeles Times staff, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
-
Earlier this year in April, Yoshida engineered the repurchase of the U.S. brand’s assets.Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near negotiate
Cite this Entry
“Negotiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negotiate. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share