Thesaurus results for TRANSACTING

transacting

verb

present participle of transact

as in dealing

to do (business) with another person, company, etc. We had some important business to transact with our distributors. transact a real estate deal

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Recent Examples of transacting Going back to my initial discussion, many customers first met finance AI while transacting with financial institutions. — Ozan Ozerk, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Twelve days later, Amazon blocked Muse from shopping on its site, arguing that third-party agents should identify themselves and obtain a retailer’s permission before transacting on behalf of its customers. — Harvard Business Review, 9 Oct. 2026 Some commentators have said the move will encourage people to return to transacting in cash. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 An agent who has paid for exclusive rights to a ZIP code has a direct financial interest in the homeowners in that territory transacting. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 Kalshi Trading—and any other principal trading firm transacting on an affiliated exchange—would be forced to only engage with markets by quoting both sides. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Under California law, companies that are suspended by state tax officials are legally barred from transacting any business. — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 Due to changes to federal tax reporting rules that Congress approved in 2021, payment platforms, including Venmo, CashApp, PayPal and any other platforms used for transacting funds, had to issue 1099-K forms to any Americans who received more than US$600 in payments. — Pamala Wiepking, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026 This is why Sabi built TRACE, a digital infrastructure designed for Africa’s producers, miners, and traders to prove legitimacy and meet global standards for transacting with the rest of the world. — Anu Adedoyin Adasolum, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025

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The Brewers even have their own version of the White Flag trade, dealing star closer Josh Hader to the Padres for four players with the team in first at the 2022 deadline.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Last night, Dave Roberts left Blake Snell in a bit too long, even though Snell was dealing.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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He gets pummeled by waves and rip currents while negotiating the famously difficult shore dive but is soon swimming among brightly colored marine life and undulating kelp forests that filter sunlight from the surface.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
The more balanced market gives home shoppers potentially more leverage in negotiating better terms with sellers, especially if a property has not fetched offers in weeks or months.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

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As financial markets have become more accessible, consumers have begun trading sophisticated financial instruments, purchasing fractional shares and gaining exposure to alternative assets in minutes.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Drivers with newer Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab trucks can also explore the OEDRO under-seat storage organizer for 2019–2026 models Always confirm the vehicle's model, cab configuration, and fitment details before purchasing.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

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Rocket will give you a rebate of up to $10,000 for buying with Rocket Homes, which pairs homeowners with a real estate agent.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
The company also spent roughly $193 million buying back shares of STRC, one of its preferred stocks, which pays investors regular dividends.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026

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In the first, a best-selling mystery author dies, and Benoit Blanc, a charismatic and inquisitive private eye played by Daniel Craig, must investigate.

— New York Times, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Wrigley View Rooftop was found to misappropriate by selling tickets to games and events at Wrigley Field, which exclusively belongs to the Cubs.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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