Thesaurus results for GIVE-AND-TAKE

give-and-take

noun

ˌgiv-ən-ˈtāk

Definition of give-and-take

as in discussion

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue a give-and-take about what we should do Saturday night

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as in negotiation

the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement negotiating the terms of the deal will require some give-and-take on both sides

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as in banter

good-natured teasing or exchanging of clever remarks enjoyed the flirty give-and-take between the two romantic lead characters

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Recent Examples of give-and-take This is the give in the give-and-take relationship between DOJ and its online audience. — Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026 There’s a give-and-take, and some parts of the deal turn out to be better or worse than expected. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026 By now, Kerr is plenty familiar with the give-and-take that comes with coaching all-world players like Green and Steph Curry. — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 3 May 2026 Which teams gained the most overall experience via the transfer give-and-take? — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for give-and-take

Recent Examples of Synonyms for give-and-take

Noun

Walking in on them during an intimate discussion only seems to confirm it.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Sullivan spoke with attorneys at sidebar about the request, but the discussion was inaudible to observers in the courtroom at Plymouth Superior Court.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of discussion

Noun

Iceland is headed toward rejecting a referendum that would have restarted negotiations to join the European Union more than a decade after previous talks died, the national broadcaster reported Sunday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
The report, however, notes that Uthmeier was in a position of authority over the aides leading the negotiations.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of negotiation

Noun

While the referendum debate has almost entirely centered on the economy – for example, the potential impact of joining the Eurozone and changing fishing policy – the vote is not happening in a vacuum.

— Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Their debates can get heated, but Gray, who describes himself as a conflict-averse person in a high-conflict business, says the criticism should never be personal.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of debate

Noun

But less than 10 weeks until Election Day, there’s no public indication that a compromise is imminent.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
The advisory includes indicators of compromise, providing a way for companies and organizations to determine whether they were affected.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of compromise

Noun

Thomas Mach Interiors, of Simsbury, painted the interior and donated a consultation and project management services at the school.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
Family life Harald dated Sonja Haraldsen for nine years before King Olav V, after consultation with the Norwegian Parliament, gave permission for the couple to marry.

— James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of consultation

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