Thesaurus results for BACK-AND-FORTH

back-and-forth

noun

ˈbak-ən(d)-ˈfȯrth

Definition of back-and-forth

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 This has been a back-and-forth conversation for years with Cameron. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026 After some back-and-forth, the Disney streamer took it off the market with a straight-to-series order, which is still being negotiated. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 And this is where the back-and-forth picks up steam because the Patriots became aware of CJGJ's comments about Chism on Monday morning. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The resulting 3,000 pages of texts, emails and screenshots appear to be largely logistical back-and-forths about public meeting schedules, announcements and data from the board’s reports. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for back-and-forth

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Noun

The title of the episode refers to its two pivotal phone exchanges.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
In the late 1980s, the University of Iowa began operating real-money futures exchanges to forecast presidential elections.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of exchange

Noun

Advertisement In many circles, the first mention of climate policy in the EU tends to be a discussion about backtracking.

— Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
More Before lawmakers departed Washington to focus on campaigning ahead of the November elections, AI companies were still in active discussions on Capitol Hill.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of discussion

Noun

To address those inequities, the bill required financial assistance to tribes, protection of tribal uses and more consultation on water projects.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Every stay is bespoke, but the latter include a one-hour consultation with the resident Ayurvedic doctor in order to prescribe an itinerary comprising daily spa, fitness and rituals.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of consultation

Noun

Tzachi Zach does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

— Tzachi Zach, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
Clients looking for a more custom experience can hire Rosenthal for a personal consult, which includes two 30-minute sessions with the designer, a bespoke Dormie kit, two rounds of personalized edits and a customized 3D rendering for $4,000.

— Alexis Benveniste, Architectural Digest, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of consult

Noun

Sigurd’s departure only deepens this cynicism, which Livia clings to for 27 years — until the pair reconnect on the phone for a truly excruciating conversation.

— Sam Worley, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Apple provided a look at its latest devices at the beginning of September, complete with AI features on the Watch Series 12 that will listen to your conversations.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of conversation

Noun

We are constantly connected, yet often isolated, each with our own voice while genuine dialogue can be hard to achieve.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Add smoky interiors, indie-rock needle drops, Tumblr-ready dialogue, and an enormous Los Angeles house filled with beautiful, terrible people, and the effect is unmistakable.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of dialogue

Noun

The meeting came as indirect talks between Washington and Tehran have yet to yield meaningful progress.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
The mathematician Ken Ono, who left academia for an AI start-up called Axiom Math, was scheduled to give a talk.

— Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of talk

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