1
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
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
In some states, Mega Millions tickets can be bought online.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Klarna made a solid debut on the New York Stock Exchange, with shares of the Swedish buy now, pay later company rising nearly 15%, the latest in a run of high-profile initial public offerings this year.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Wealthier shoppers are still buying premium foods and ingredients, but lower-income shoppers are stressed.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
In some states, Mega Millions tickets can be bought online.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
The sunscreen comes in two shade options at Amazon (for fair-to-medium or deeper skin tones) and avoids all the typical, less-than-ideal attributes of comparable beauty buys.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Klarna made a solid debut on the New York Stock Exchange, with shares of the Swedish buy now, pay later company rising nearly 15%, the latest in a run of high-profile initial public offerings this year.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
Verb
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According to figures published by Capital One Shopping, thrift shoppers save an average of $2,071 annually by purchasing items secondhand.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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However, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) would have the power to overrule decisions from independent agencies dedicated to consumer protection, alarming critics who fear AI companies could bribe officials through political donations to void laws.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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According to court records, Recio agreed to bribe Costanzo, who was the DEA supervisor in Miami, in exchange for his providing the private investigator with confidential information about narcotics investigations.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Matt believes that Ethan is handling the transition from high school to the pros well.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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Streetwear and high fashion were then only beginning to intersect, often to the greater benefit of the latter; many people in the industry believed that urban aesthetics were being appropriated by European fashion houses.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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Hoerner has recorded 27 steals on 32 attempts.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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José Caballero put Boston off-balance with a one-out ground-rule double and steal of third, and an error by Hamilton brought him home.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The sensor handles up to 70Gs of acceleration and has a sensitivity of up to 30,000 dots per inch (DPI).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The remaining 10 analysts have a hold equivalent rating.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Each of us takes about twenty thousand breaths every single day—twenty thousand chances for the air around us to either sustain life or to quietly harm it.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In a video taken by a security camera at his mother's driveway, obtained by ABC News, a federal agent can be heard asking Gamez Lira to turn off the engine and to not resist.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The defense for Texas has held up its end of the bargain, stopping the run well, allowing one of the lowest rushing yard totals per game in the country.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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The new iPhone models, Jim said, are great bargains because customers can combine trade-in value with incentives from cell providers like Verizon .—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The bid was accepted by the club, but ultimately fell through.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This could be relevant to ongoing efforts to determine whether sensory experiences during breastfeeding can influence how readily infants accept new foods upon weaning, and perhaps even their later food preferences.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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