as in sale
a public event at which things are sold to the people who offer to pay the most
She bought the desk at an auction. He made several bids at the auction.
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as in to merchandise
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Recent Examples of auction
Terry W. Hartle, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2025
Another headliner for the Winter Classic auction is a complete 1948 Leaf Baseball set.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
The Jobs business card, which was auctioned off at RR Auction, is signed in black ink and features the iconic Apple rainbow logo.
—Dimitar 'mix' Mihov, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Sotheby’s and Christie’s both operated internationally and turned auctions into major events that were breathlessly covered by the media.
—Terry W. Hartle, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2025
Another headliner for the Winter Classic auction is a complete 1948 Leaf Baseball set.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
All locations of Joann, the fabric and craft retailer, will now close after it was auctioned off to new ownership.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
The Jobs business card, which was auctioned off at RR Auction, is signed in black ink and features the iconic Apple rainbow logo.
—Dimitar 'mix' Mihov, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auction
Noun
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This story was updated on March 8th with new Galaxy S25 Ultra sale details.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The tight egg supply caused by avian influenza, coupled with 23 consecutive months of high sales volume, has created a perfect storm in egg markets.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Then there's the question of whether parents want merchandising opportunities to shape the programming their kids watch.—
Alana Semuels,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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Ken Kremer, a merchandising manager, said his brother has walked home from work for the past month because his car needed repairs.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Even with Trump’s questionable claims, though, CBS parent Paramount Global is seeking the Trump administration’s greenlight for the merger transaction.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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The same algorithms that secure the Bitcoin Network are used to protect our web traffic (TLS/SSL), secure banking and financial transactions, and safeguard government and military communications.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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During a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Brazil in November 2023, Messi and Rodrygo exchanged insults.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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During season five’s ballet party, Gina and Mosley exchanged a look that alluded to either an existing affair or a future one.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Host cities must have a local ordinance or state law banning unauthorized ticket reselling at the competition venue.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2025
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A couple who investigators believe targeted boot stores across North Texas to steal and resell merchandise have been arrested in connection with almost $5,000 worth of thefts from a Boot Barn in White Settlement, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Now, the pop-rock favorites have swapped one project for another and fallen on the two lists.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The actress had swapped her pastel pink Dior dress for another grown by the French house, a recreation of an haute couture design from the ’50s.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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That’s a 29% loss in value for those who purchased at the top.—
John Navin,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Lula was a union leader, and is willing to bargain, willing to settle.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
27 Feb. 2025
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This summer, Equity and the Broadway League will bargain for a new Production Contract, the collective bargaining agreement governing Broadway shows.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Auction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auction. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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