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 More contentious issues – including Hamas's disarmament and further Israeli withdrawals – were left to later negotiations. — Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026 There are no ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday, after Tehran set out a steep series of demands for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026 The demands threaten to derail the negotiations between Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2026 Mercury enters Leo and your 7th House of Partnership, bringing more focus to one-on-one communication, negotiation, collaboration, and the way people mirror your ideas back to you. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for negotiation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for negotiation

Noun

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the new proposal, indicating a potential compromise between €60 million and €80 million.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Despite those lingering questions, MPTA Trustee Bob Menzel said the West Craighead station study was an important compromise.

— DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of compromise

Noun

Warsh doesn’t think that’s smart, because Fed and consensus forecasts have often been wrong.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
If goals diverge, name the common aim, then suggest a simple route that honors both needs, and your upbeat spirit will make consensus easier.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026