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as in to purchase
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I really want to buy that new book, but I don't have enough money right now
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2
as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge
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3
as in to believe
to regard as right or true
if you buy that story, then I have a bridge in Brooklyn you might be interested in
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as in steal
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price
four cartons of ice cream for four dollars is a real buy
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Recent Examples of buy
Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
But there’s always somebody who will come around and buy a $50,000 candle.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Lucinda Shen, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
Like Ives, the analysts at Deutsche Bank, Stifel Nicolas, Piper Sandler and RBC Capital Markets still have a buy recommendation on Tesla despite their near-term misgivings.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Marquee Brands was in exclusive talks to buy Dockers from Levi Strauss & Co., but ultimately couldn’t get comfortable with the price in the tariff mayhem and had to let the opportunity slip.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
But there’s always somebody who will come around and buy a $50,000 candle.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
Crypto-land has seen three $1 billion-plus M&A deals announced in the last 12 months, including Stripe's $1.1 billion buy of Bridge.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
Like Ives, the analysts at Deutsche Bank, Stifel Nicolas, Piper Sandler and RBC Capital Markets still have a buy recommendation on Tesla despite their near-term misgivings.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
Verb
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Players who already own the original games can purchase a Switch 2 Edition upgrade for the games.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include: A 1,931-square-foot home on the 5600 block of Ocean View Drive in Oakland sold in December 2023, for $2,200,000, a price per square foot of $1,139.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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But the alleged loopholes in the carrier’s security may refer to how hackers previously tried to bribe T-Mobile employees into engineering SIM swaps.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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His administration has even rolled back anti-corruption measures that prevent foreign governments from bribing U.S. government officials.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Musk has never denied his hard-charging style and believes that his work building electric cars and rockets is crucial for the health of the planet and the continuation of the human species, and that his DOGE work responds to threats of U.S. bankruptcy.—
Jonathan Landay,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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LinkedIn’s 2023 Workplace Learning Report found that 89% of learning and development professionals believe upskilling is the key to navigating the future of work.—
Drew Naukam,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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More draft lists: Worst No. 1 overall picks since 2000 10 best draft steals of all time Best late-round picks of all time Every No. 1 overall draft pick ever Trending ⬆️ and ⬇️ ⬆️ Green Bay.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Regardless, baseball’s appeal will always be its moments of quiet wonder: the leaping outfielder robbing a homerun, the late-inning play at the plate, the double steal, the diving infielder preventing a winning run from scoring and the lifelong joy of a kid’s first hit in a Little League game.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Choose your battles wisely—some arguments aren’t worth winning (or having).—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Elsewhere, Colorado does have strict policies in place for its athletics Hall of Fame.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Many guests spend their entire vacation inside the Disney bubble – playing in the parks, staying at Disney hotels, dining at Disney restaurants, taking resort transportation and more.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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No one is taking Terry Rozier at this point, Jaime Jaquez Jr. certainly is a diminished asset and Duncan Robinson likely would be most valued as an expiring contract.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2025
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Dobbins held up his end of the bargain as well, allowing two runs (one earned) over six strong innings of work.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Dollar Tree is the place to shop for bargains on cleaning supplies, party supplies, kitchen essentials, and more, all available for just $1.25.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Ja-young not only realizes what’s going on but accepts her grandson’s decision, becoming a reluctant ally in the charade.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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About 20 Americans will be accepted into the program to begin in June.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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