negotiate
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
“In many areas, there are currently more sellers than buyers, creating opportunities to negotiate on price or seek concessions that could outweigh the monthly payment difference between a 6.5% and 7% mortgage.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
PBMs negotiate with drug makers and pharmacies on behalf of insurance plans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Powell, who helped negotiate the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland, said it was "very important to maintain contact with Putin and the Russians".
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
The next step for the union is to negotiate a contract with Uber and Lyft that meets drivers’ demands, including health insurance, support for high gas prices and more transparency around pay.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
I called him my “uncle,” and by custom he was allowed to negotiate with any man who wanted to marry me, asking for cows in exchange for his consent.
From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau
![]()
Though it negotiates from a position of weakness, it frames survival itself as victory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
If that is the case, Iran may be attempting to establish a new regional reality: one in which it negotiates from a position of strength while actively enforcing its own red lines.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
But one possibility would be matters concerning the television rights the league negotiates with media companies.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
For a flat fee of $1,000, he negotiates on a buyer’s behalf.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2026
He is behaving much as he does with his parents — he reasons, negotiates, and jokes with equal ease.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
![]()
The law still needs to be negotiated and adopted by EU lawmakers and member states before it can take effect.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
That deal, to be negotiated over the coming months, aims to codify cooperation in a range of areas, including defense, critical minerals and energy.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Many capital cases were negotiated as “plea bargains to life without parole on the express promise that this will provide the finality that the victims need most,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Armed with that knowledge, he negotiated a deal worth about $500,000 this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
On one level, this is a question about equipment: the telescope transformed the way in which astronomers negotiated with nature.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
![]()
More information like that can mean more negotiating leverage for retailers.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
A German finance ministry spokesman had earlier conceded that the banks had moved into "a different phase now" and were negotiating a transaction.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
He represents parts of Cleveland, where locals have pushed back against the facilities, and he hopes the new threats force the companies to the negotiating table.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
But talks broke down in dramatic fashion, leaving both sides aggrieved and accusing the other of negotiating in bad faith.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
But I defended the proposal, saying the purpose of the armed struggle was always to bring the government to the negotiating table, and now we had done so.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing negotiate
Chains
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Vocabulary from the First Presidential Debate: September 26, 2016
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
100 SAT Words Beginning with "N"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!