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verb

Definition of horse-tradenext
as in to negotiate
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

as in negotiation

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Recent Examples of horse-trade
Noun
The rising profile of McHenry and Emmer is likely bullish for crypto bills, as both work to convince Democrats on their committee—and their counterparts over in the Senate—to horse trade over stablecoin and market structure legislation. — Leo Schwartz, Fortune Crypto, 4 Oct. 2023 Congress, by contrast, can hold wide-ranging hearings, issue subpoenas, survey and even commission empirical research, weigh fiscal trade-offs, consider constituent popularity, balance different values and interests, horse trade, negotiate, and forge compromises. — Ian MacDougall, Harper’s Magazine , 28 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horse-trade
  1. negotiate
  2. negotiation
  3. deal
  4. compromise
  5. bargain
  6. settlement
  7. understanding
  8. concession
Verb
  • While the United States continues to negotiate access to and control of these materials, these issues will take time to resolve.
    — Jim DeLoach, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Under that agreement, the two sides were supposed to exploit the pause in fighting to negotiate the next stage of the deal, including a permanent cease-fire and the release of the remaining Israeli hostages.
    — Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of negotiate
Noun
  • What Happens Next Trump's approval rating will likely fluctuate in the coming weeks depending on the outcome of key events, including critical negotiations on the Russia-Ukraine war, the growing tariff battle with countries such as Canada, and concerns about a recession.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Bron also went to great lengths to depict the backdrop of the negotiations as accurately as possible.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of negotiation
Verb
  • March has already dealt a slew of potent storms and tallied up more tornado reports than as of the same time last year.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
  • There don't seem to be any similar problems with a larger deal between BlackRock and CK Hutchison, which covers 43 ports in 23 countries, although the intention is to close both that and the Panama deal together.
    — Dan Primack, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of deal
Noun
  • To do that, there can be no compromise on the quality and integrity of the product.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Focus your energy instead on compromise and long-term peace with the right people.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of compromise
Verb
  • Postal workers first earned the right to collectively bargain in 1970, Capone said, and since the early 80s the postal service has managed to exist without the benefit of additional federal dollars or support.
    — Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Per the league's announcement, Urías has agreed to submit to an evaluation by the Joint Policy Board under the policy, which is collectively bargained between MLB and its players' union, and to comply with any of the board's recommendation.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of bargain
Noun
  • Last May, Schaffer and CAHA moved to have that case dismissed after agreeing to a confidential settlement.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Their client-first approach is further underscored by a contingency fee structure that sets them apart—charging only 25% upon settlement, significantly lower than the industry standard of 33.3%.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of settlement
Noun
  • Despite the entrenched ethical norms of the legal profession, educational institutions at every level should devise strategies designed to improve the public’s understanding of government and its critical intersection with the rule of law.
    — Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Critically, lenders give buyers a big-picture understanding of what their monthly payment will look like under various loan configurations, taking into account sales price tiers, interest rates, property taxes and insurance.
    — TC Brown, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of understanding
Noun
  • But several of his colleagues expressed disapproval, saying the fifth-term lawmaker missed an opportunity to exact concessions from Republicans.
    — Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP struck a deal with the president, making several concessions in exchange for the reversal of his order.
    — Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of concession

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