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verb

ˈbī How to pronounce buy (audio)
Definition of buynext
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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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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buy

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noun

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
Verb
For the superstar whose private jet is tracked, whose every appearance is documented and whose movements become global headlines within minutes, an arena transformed into a private world may be the closest thing to privacy that money can buy. — Bryan West, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Paebbl created Rebond 300 to replace up to 30 percent of usual cement in standard mixes without requiring contractors or ready-mix plants to buy a single piece of new equipment. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
Noun
Anthropologie’s Summer Sale is pampering fashion insiders with 50-percent-off deals stacked on top of already on-sale buys, reflected in cart. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 Of the 42 analysts covering First Solar, 25 have a buy or strong buy rating on the stock, LSEG data shows. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for buy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
  1. purchase
  2. bribe
  3. believe
  4. steal
  5. have
  6. take
  7. bargain
  8. accept
Verb
  • The new fleet will replace Canada’s four aging Victoria-class submarines, which were purchased secondhand from the United Kingdom in the late 1990s.
    — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • China, the world's top crude importer, has not been particularly enthusiastic about purchasing Iranian oil, despite traditionally being the main buyer of the country's energy.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of purchase
Verb
  • Undercover recordings allegedly captured Owens detailing how public officials could be bribed and how the illicit funds could be laundered through businesses and campaign donations, the outlet reported.
    — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
  • They are charged with wire fraud conspiracy, bribery in sporting contests and money laundering conspiracy for allegedly bribing Beasley to manipulate his performance.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of bribe
Verb
  • One ring found Thursday was engraved with characters believed to be Bhrami script, an ancient Indian writing system.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • In the Darnytskyi district, several multistory buildings were damaged and people were believed to be buried in the rubble.
    — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of believe
Noun
  • Angel Reese recorded her 11th and 12th double-doubles of the season in the two Valkyries games and set a career high with six steals in the June 26 contest.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Scoring a pair of quality linen and cotton pants for less than $20 is a steal.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Definition of steal
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  • The landmark property celebrates the style of the sixties, when air travel still had a spark of glamor.
    — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The Chiefs have a world championship banner hanging atop the press box.
    — Sam McDowell Updated July 3, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of have
Verb
  • To comply with the order, Anthropic was forced to take both models offline June 12.
    — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 1 July 2026
  • Troopers, assisted by the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office and the Fort Worth Police Department, located the suspect nearby and took him into custody without incident.
    — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of take
Noun
  • Home prices in the nation are falling, making way for potential bargains—but only the wealthiest foreigners can afford to move there.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • Some of that advantage comes from a bargain few would defend out loud.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of bargain
Verb
  • Challenge accepted While visitors boarded the ships to learn about foreign cultures, sailors operating the vessels found their own ways to connect with their international counterparts.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The Saudi Tennis Federation accepted WTA’s proposal, and the two organizations mutually agreed on the conclusion of the hosting arrangement and remain proud of the achievements realized through their partnership.
    — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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