negotiate
verb (used without object)
to deal or bargain with another or others, as in the preparation of a treaty or contract or in preliminaries to a business deal.
negotiating
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present participleof negotiate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“It’s protecting our water, our EMS, our roads. Also protecting our county by making sure that our county has adequate legal representation when sitting across the table and negotiating with companies like SpaceX.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
Unlike in the past, the department would not run the rental operation, and the city is negotiating with a vendor interested in operating the service, Kim said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
At the same time, both are convinced force can improve their negotiating position.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
The strait remains a key negotiating tool for Iran and the U.S., keeping the situation a key uncertainty for markets, said Ahmad Assir, research strategist at Pepperstone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
At the time, Mom and her partners in the nursing homes were negotiating to sell the business, which was thriving.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
