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as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
after the usual back-and-forth of official gifts, the two leaders entered into a serious discussion
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
the others listened with relish to the back-and-forth between the two noted professors
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Recent Examples of back-and-forth
The process is a back-and-forth dialog between inner thoughts, observation and the language of color, shape, light, pattern, composition and more.
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
And now, that back-and-forth has resulted in a standstill.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 23 May 2025
After a contentious week of back-and-forth dissing, most think Bada$$ has held his own against the onslaught of disses.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
After more than a year of back-and-forth between UC San Diego and the California Coastal Commission, a hearing to determine the fate of public access to La Jolla’s Scripps Coastal Reserve may finally be in sight.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
And now, that back-and-forth has resulted in a standstill.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 23 May 2025
After a contentious week of back-and-forth dissing, most think Bada$$ has held his own against the onslaught of disses.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
After more than a year of back-and-forth between UC San Diego and the California Coastal Commission, a hearing to determine the fate of public access to La Jolla’s Scripps Coastal Reserve may finally be in sight.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for back-and-forth
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On Thursday, Lurie announced on social media that cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is opening an office in San Francisco after leaving the city four years ago.—
Wendy Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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The very principle of financialization rules even the most mundane exchange of objects in the same manner that the most banal exchange of economic investment and speculation regulates the sign of spiritual autonomy and utopian aspirations that abstraction had initially promised.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Jack Lang Botafogo Another Brazilian side who have no interest in, and have had no discussions over, signing Ronaldo.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Similar discussions are occurring in more than a dozen states, including Maryland, Illinois, California, New York, Minnesota and Colorado, according to interviews with organizers and recordings of the meetings.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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The future of the square has been a subject of heated debate.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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After a lengthy debate, the three moderates picked up two votes in their effort to delay those changes, not enough to win the day.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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The same guidelines should apply to consultations with AI.—
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The next consultations can be scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. June 7.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Through Safe in the Seat’s free car seat finder tool, online courses, helpful videos, personalized consults, and daily doses of safety tips and tricks, Michelle is empowering caregivers to keep their most precious cargo safe in the seat.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Doctors admitted him to the hospital and ordered a neurology consult and imaging.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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For more: read Jamie Lee Curtis, in conversation with Rachel Syme, on addiction, beauty standards, and encounters with Bette Davis.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
30 May 2025
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Ten teams had better chances and most analysts didn’t even mention them in championship conversations.—
Andy Scholes,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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The bill, which includes about $4.9 trillion in tax breaks, was passed after weeks of negotiations and talks with Republicans, some of whom were concerned about constituents losing critical benefits and others who called for further budget cuts.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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June's tearful talk with her mom is followed by an equally emotional exchange with her husband.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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“Back-and-forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back-and-forth. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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