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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
Sharp blades will be able to cut through the paper without much pressure or back-and-forth movement.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 July 2025
The back-and-forth over the yearlong negotiation process has hit another snag after apparent mixed messaging between the city and the union.
—Alex Brizee
july 18, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2025
That back-and-forth in the Oval yesterday didn't happen in isolation.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Aryna Sabalenka did in their semifinal, and Anisimova will have to be prepared to move back-and-forth across the baseline, a lot.
—The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 July 2025
The back-and-forth over the yearlong negotiation process has hit another snag after apparent mixed messaging between the city and the union.
—Alex Brizee
july 18, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2025
That back-and-forth in the Oval yesterday didn't happen in isolation.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Aryna Sabalenka did in their semifinal, and Anisimova will have to be prepared to move back-and-forth across the baseline, a lot.
—The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for back-and-forth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for back-and-forth
Noun
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Ferguson says another 150,000 residents could be priced out of the state health care exchange.—
Tim Clouser,
The Washington Examiner,
19 July 2025
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The Justice Department’s reversal on the Epstein files not only angered Trump supporters but touched off a testy exchange at the White House last week between Bondi and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino that neither official has publicly addressed.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
18 July 2025
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Leadership Commitment When managers champion financial well-being alongside total rewards discussions and career development conversations, financial literacy and security stop being side topics.—
Marthin De Beer,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In a news release announcing their plans for the bridge's final closure and demolition, officials said the decision came after extensive discussion.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Keegan Bradley: This is not the big captaincy debate.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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The European Commission’s proposed flat tax on parcels under 150 euros, along with ongoing debates about advertising restrictions, underscored the regulatory tightening.—
Drew Bernstein,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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During a 10-week consultation, the couple were given a sheet with statistics about what their life could be like if Jenner carried the four babies to term.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Browse through the hundreds of orchid varieties in their greenhouse or schedule a consultation for a custom arrangement with designer Irene Cherchuck.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Treatments range from Watsu (water therapy) to guided meditation, nutrition consults, and Reiki.—
Rooksana Hossenally,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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On a gloomy Friday in January, Johnson, a nurse practitioner who treats older adults, had a hospice consult with Ellen, a patient in her 90s in declining health.—
Jariel Arvin,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2025
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The book seeks to answer this query by recasting personal writing as a conversation between recollection and amnesia.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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Hilariously, Stewart did the puppeteering and Elmo’s voice himself during their conversation.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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Mozeliak has started to gauge the interest of a handful of contending teams, though the talks are described as preliminary.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul yield little progress Russia and Ukraine held brief peace talks, but the warring countries remain far apart with little progress made.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
25 July 2025
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“Back-and-forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back-and-forth. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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