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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Recent Examples of auction
Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Perhaps just as intriguing, the sale revealed more about the market below $20 million, which saw deep bidding that has been missing from auctions in recent years.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The collection of modern and contemporary art built over some seven decades by David and Shoshanna Wingate will come to auction at Sotheby’s New York and London over evening and day sales on May 19 and 20.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The current auction ends Sunday.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Perhaps just as intriguing, the sale revealed more about the market below $20 million, which saw deep bidding that has been missing from auctions in recent years.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
Verb
Additionally, bids typically increase in small increments, potentially keeping certain goods accessible to those who might not want to auction on platforms where prices jump substantially with each new offer.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The collection of modern and contemporary art built over some seven decades by David and Shoshanna Wingate will come to auction at Sotheby’s New York and London over evening and day sales on May 19 and 20.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auction
Noun
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The company’s revenue rose 32% to $915 million in the first quarter, and El-Hoshy said much of those sales weren’t booked at the higher prices.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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Last week, the American Hotel & Lodging Association reported hotel bookings for most host cities have tracked below initial forecasts, with particular weakness seen in Kansas City, where as many as 90% of respondents said sales were trailing a typical summer.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Athleisure brands on the floor include Vuori, Tala, Literary Sport, Adidas and New Balance, which have all been merchandised with a fashion buyer’s eye.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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It’s all curated by owner Sylvie Chateigner, who has methodically merchandised the store by color.—
Clara Giampellegrini,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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Upon completion of the transaction, Aeffe would be released from its indebtedness and would also be substantially devoid of assets.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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According to the release, the boards of directors for both companies have already approved the transaction.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Car parts that have been altered or exchanged Cars that feature aftermarket components or enhancements that alter their function may void their warranty.—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The headline feature is the introduction of default end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for messages exchanged between iPhones and Android phones for the first time.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Gold coins are often easier for beginners because they’re widely recognized and easier to resell in smaller amounts.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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In fact, there are already Instagram influencer tutorials about how to resell them.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Beyond swapping the tools, the main focus is on building the capabilities to manage these models in-house.—
Kshitij Dixit,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Quinoa packs nutritional punch in a way that few other quick-cooking grains can match, and registered dietitians regularly recommend swapping it in for less fiber-rich staples like white rice.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Launching at the end of the month, the capsule collection will include two styles of sandals embellished with beads and shells and matching necklaces, available to purchase separately.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The ethics rules do not require disclosure of specific amounts, but ranges of securities purchased.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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A lot of the provisions specifically mention that the two sides will agree to bargain again later, and Rodriguez says having a procedure for future talks as the use cases evolve is key.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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The middle class was built by strong labor standards and the ability of workers to bargain collectively.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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“Auction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auction. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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