as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
in politics nobody does something for nothing: there's always a quid pro quo involved
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Recent Examples of quid pro quo
Yet today, the man who promised to put an end to influence-peddling has invited the people who once screamed about Clinton Foundation quid pro quos to dine at million-dollar-a-plate soirées where the party favors are ...
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Christian Schneider, National Review, 29 May 2025
Bove’s order prompted the resignation of several Justice Department officials, including Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, who accused the department of acceding to a quid pro quo — dropping the case to ensure Adams’ help with Trump’s immigration agenda.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Bove's order prompted the resignation of several Justice Department officials, including Manhattan's top federal prosecutor, who accused the department of acceding to a quid pro quo — dropping the case to ensure Adams' help with Mr. Trump's immigration agenda.
—CBS News, 25 June 2025
As the crucial politician, Madigan never even hinted at a quid pro quo.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Christian Schneider, National Review, 29 May 2025
Bove’s order prompted the resignation of several Justice Department officials, including Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, who accused the department of acceding to a quid pro quo — dropping the case to ensure Adams’ help with Trump’s immigration agenda.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Bove's order prompted the resignation of several Justice Department officials, including Manhattan's top federal prosecutor, who accused the department of acceding to a quid pro quo — dropping the case to ensure Adams' help with Mr. Trump's immigration agenda.
—CBS News, 25 June 2025
As the crucial politician, Madigan never even hinted at a quid pro quo.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quid pro quo
exchange
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Both exchanges happened in front of witnesses, including a husband of one of the women, according to the letter.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 July 2025
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For concentrated stock positions, consider tax-efficient strategies like exchange funds or gradual diversification to spread risk.—
Mike Mess,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Quid pro quo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quid%20pro%20quo. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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