Thesaurus results for HORSE TRADES

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verb

present tense third-person singular of horse-trade

as in deals

to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase I horse-traded with the painter: I did his tax returns, and he did my kitchen

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noun

plural of horse trade

as in negotiations

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The set further deals her first Top Latin Rhythm Albums entry in nearly seven years, since Mala Santa in 2019.

— Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
Still, the decision deals a severe blow to American alliance credibility.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of deals

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Universal accommodations create an inclusive safety net without singling anyone out.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Many of the country’s most spectacular regions have little to no infrastructure, meaning accommodations, supplies, and transportation must all be carefully coordinated.

— Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

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The union usually bargains in the same year as performers’ union SAG-AFTRA and directors’ union the Directors Guild of America.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
One potential—though untested—workaround would be for conferences, which are private entities, to serve as a joint employer that bargains with a players’ union.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2026

Definition of bargains

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These outcomes compound slowly across hundreds of subtle leadership choices, misaligned incentive structures and systemic compromises over long periods.

— Natalie Grabher, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Despite Bonta’s assertion Wednesday that the states made no compromises, the agreement drops a key demand that children be barred from using Facebook and Instagram at school.

— Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026

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