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as in purchases
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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as in bribes
to influence someone with a bribe
there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge
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as in believes
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 bargains
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 buys
Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Whoever buys it you don’t need to change anything!
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Available in regular, petite, and plus sizes, this jacket will look tailor-made for anyone who buys it.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Witter Coin, which also buys collectible coins, watches and jewelry, has occasionally brought in $1 million worth of metal in a single transaction, Chandler said.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, the approach buys time.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Oklahoma ranch family buys Palo Pinto ranches The K6+ ranch in Palo Pinto County changed hands late last year, and an Oklahoma ranching family is expanding its North Texas holdings.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
By purchasing the fintech, Capital One buys product, behavior, cashflow, and most importantly, ownership of the whole value chain.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
If the team buys into the culture, the guest believes it.
—Jonathan Kleeman, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The studio will also handle domestic distribution, which is always a positive for international buyers considering pre-buys.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Tree Hut is showcasing its ad by streaming on Peacock along with regional broadcast buys in key markets, including D-FW, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
These are the kinds of buys that feel minor but end up being used constantly.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
The investigation began in 2024, and investigators made a series of buys from the Discount Vape and More Shop in the Hillcrest Shopping Center in Lower Burrell.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
For consumers, that could mean better personalization and fewer bad buys.
—Aisha Alves, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2026
The company confirmed to Vogue Business that Saks Global will have representation during fashion month to attend shows and place buys.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
First, generate massive demand by placing huge national ad buys.
—Oisín Hanrahan, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
CardVault also buys and trades cards and collectibles.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Whoever buys it you don’t need to change anything!
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Available in regular, petite, and plus sizes, this jacket will look tailor-made for anyone who buys it.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Witter Coin, which also buys collectible coins, watches and jewelry, has occasionally brought in $1 million worth of metal in a single transaction, Chandler said.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, the approach buys time.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Oklahoma ranch family buys Palo Pinto ranches The K6+ ranch in Palo Pinto County changed hands late last year, and an Oklahoma ranching family is expanding its North Texas holdings.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
By purchasing the fintech, Capital One buys product, behavior, cashflow, and most importantly, ownership of the whole value chain.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
If the team buys into the culture, the guest believes it.
—Jonathan Kleeman, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
As a result, Super Bowl airtime has become one of the most valuable buys in advertising, especially for brands chasing massive live audiences.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The studio will also handle domestic distribution, which is always a positive for international buyers considering pre-buys.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Tree Hut is showcasing its ad by streaming on Peacock along with regional broadcast buys in key markets, including D-FW, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
These are the kinds of buys that feel minor but end up being used constantly.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
The investigation began in 2024, and investigators made a series of buys from the Discount Vape and More Shop in the Hillcrest Shopping Center in Lower Burrell.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
For consumers, that could mean better personalization and fewer bad buys.
—Aisha Alves, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2026
The company confirmed to Vogue Business that Saks Global will have representation during fashion month to attend shows and place buys.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
First, generate massive demand by placing huge national ad buys.
—Oisín Hanrahan, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buys
Verb
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De Beers purchases the diamonds specifically from artisanal miners in Kono, Sierra Leone, which is located close to a rich kimberlite pipe.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Bernasconi says the bar purchases about 15 exclusive casks each year.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In one of the film’s most madcap and darkly comedic moments, Linda bribes her daughter with the promise of a pet hamster — who turns out to be a biter, desperate to escape its box.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While local authorities initially said there was no usable video, Armes believes the FBI likely used advanced technology to recover the footage.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Goldman Sachs believes that recent volatility in software stocks has created an attractive buying opportunity in shares of Samsara .—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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It’s widely understood that to shop secondhand is to enter into a treasure hunt, where messiness is permitted and persistence is rewarded with bargains and unique items.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Garage Sales Due to their more laidback, local nature, garage sales are the perfect place to find bargains.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, charging takes about 75 minutes using a 240-volt outlet.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Even the Puppy Bowl crew occasionally takes home a few.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The victim of his sacrifice is Gretchen, a virgin whom Faust seduces and abandons in his devilish reverie, and who kills their illegitimate child.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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The film follows the deliciously immoral, widowed Lady Susan Vernon (Kate Beckinsale), who maneuvers, deceives and seduces her way through London and across her relatives' country estates in an effort to find a wealthy husband for herself and her daughter, Frederica (Morfydd Clark).—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
29 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Published by Tor Nightfire in February 2023, the book centers on Eric Ross, a single father struggling to provide for his two daughters, who accepts a job documenting paranormal activity within a notorious Texas residence.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sicurella recommends finding a local recycling center that specifically accepts fabric and textiles.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Younger shoppers are using chatbots for comparison shopping, finding deals, summarizing product reviews, and generating shopping lists.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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But economists warn that such projects typically are bad deals for taxpayers, because stadiums are closed most of the time, generate only temporary or part-time jobs, and largely take away spending from other types of entertainment.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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