Thesaurus results for NEGOTIATION

negotiation

noun

ni-ˌgō-shē-ˈā-shən

Definition of negotiation

as in compromise

the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement it will take some negotiation, but I think we can get each side to agree to a ceasefire

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Recent Examples of negotiation The union hasn’t had a contract since the end of June and negotiations have been stalled since late July. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 New changes to Medicare coming in 2027 include higher Part D out-of-pocket caps, the end of temporary federal Part D premium subsidies, and new drug price negotiations. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 Such contract negotiations can be uncomfortable, creating tension that derails a team. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026 As just one example, in 2019, the company suspended contract negotiations with the NBA after then-Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey retweeted support of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for negotiation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiation

Noun

But for those who understand the unique driving experience that a 911 offers, the alternatives quickly start to feel like compromises rather than upgrades.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Rand said the application proposes demolishing the building at this time, but calls it a very early first step and adds that the owner is open to a compromise.

— Gio Insignares, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026