as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
according to our barter agreement, I do all of the mechanical work on my neighbor's car, and he does all of my snow removal
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Recent Examples of barter
Fox News, 7 May 2024
Cartier recalled to me that the painter’s half-brother Wolf Morrisseau once needed money for eyeglasses, and Morrisseau wondered if the optometrist would accept paintings as barter.
—Jordan Michael Smith, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2024
Linda Hervieux, NBC News, 31 July 2024
That would have the effect of reducing the regime to bartering, and a nation of 85 million people cannot live that way forever.
—Ray Takeyh, Foreign Affairs, 18 Oct. 2021
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Noun
This, and Moscow's veto, underscore how Russia and North Korea have intensified their bilateral relations beyond largely transactional, barter agreements, said Edward Howell, an expert on North Korea at Oxford University.
—Fox News, 7 May 2024
Cartier recalled to me that the painter’s half-brother Wolf Morrisseau once needed money for eyeglasses, and Morrisseau wondered if the optometrist would accept paintings as barter.
—Jordan Michael Smith, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2024
Verb
Since then, collecting the tokens has captivated fans and stars, including basketball great Stephen Curry, who was spotted bartering the badges aboard the Team USA boat during the opening ceremony.
—Linda Hervieux, NBC News, 31 July 2024
That would have the effect of reducing the regime to bartering, and a nation of 85 million people cannot live that way forever.
—Ray Takeyh, Foreign Affairs, 18 Oct. 2021
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Shin, the national security advisor, said last week that Russia has supplied air defense missile systems to North Korea in exchange for its sending troops to Russia.Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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These included conspiracy theories alleging that the Minister for Justice had sent citizenship documents and promised passports to asylum seekers in exchange for votes, as well as claims of election rigging at polling stations and count centers.Emma Woollacott, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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This level of integration means users can securely buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrency with a range of providers from around the world.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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At that point, the stock was trading at a little more than 100 times the company’s earnings over the prior 12 months.Sarah Parvini, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Together with Americans’ increasing comfort around transacting even hefty purchases online, and the knowledge that sellers have the upper hand in one of the tightest real estate markets in history, a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) has never looked more tempting.Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
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Multifactor and strong customer authentication methods can make customers feel safer when transacting digitally in apps and websites, as well as help businesses separate legitimate customers from synthetic identities and fraudsters. 3.Allen Kopelman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Additionally, 415 hospitals didn't include all payer and plan names in their files, and 231 hospitals didn't post accurate minimum and maximum negotiated charges for items and services.Maya Goldman, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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In the coming world, machine intelligences navigating conflict and negotiating peace might help clarify, or even surmount, traditional dilemmas.Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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The employers’ association and the union have been bargaining for more than 18 months to renew their collective agreement that expired in March 2023.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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The school, meanwhile, has declined to bargain with its player-employees.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2024
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Shop Amazon Cyber Monday deals Best Buy JBL Tune Flex True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds Get a pair of JBL earbuds for 50% off with this early Cyber Week deal at Best Buy.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
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Right now, retailers like Amazon, Wayfair, Target, and Walmart have kicked off their Cyber Week deals ridiculously early, discounting everything from modular couches to dining room chairs.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
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The analyst expects the company’s enhanced merchandising efforts to drive upside to the guidance for the second half of the year.TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2024
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The floors are parquet, steel beams hold the garments which are merchandised on wood and leather hangers, and the display tables, which are made from wood with a mirriored section of metal, are reminiscent of old trunks.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
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Consider swapping cabinet knobs for matte black handles or satin brass pulls for a more stylish look.Kristal Dixon, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Those in cities swapped figurines, wall hangings, and other crafts.Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Barter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barter. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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