1
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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2
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
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
If a couple buys a house together that’s going to be their marital residence, for example, a prenup may specify who owns it and how.
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Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
There is no billionaire benefactor, no quiet arrangement that buys a flattering edit.
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Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Someone cooks the meal, buys the flowers, hangs the art and puts on the music.
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Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The season, however, won’t be starting on its usual July 4th weekend, per a source, which buys production more time to finalize the cast.
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Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Sheen, 60, ultimately left the show in 2011 and was replaced by Ashton Kutcher, who played Walden Schmidt, a billionaire who buys the house after Charlie's death.
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Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The village will hold on to the remaining 60%, and whoever buys the home will receive property tax breaks for 10 years.
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Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Scroll through more Amazon Outlet deals and more Prime Day buys here.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Management is sacrificing some near-term revenue by tightening buys, reducing future markdowns, and better managing inventory to improve the business over the long run.
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Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 June 2026
Prime Day cookware deals There are a lot of pots and pans on sale during Amazon Prime Day every year, but the smart buys are always the forever pieces that end up being hundreds of dollars off.
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
Shopping Amazon Prime Day clothing deals is always about snagging wardrobe essentials, and maybe a few seasonal buys to round out the mix.
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Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Fewer one-off buys, lower spending and a closet where everything earns its place.
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Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Keep scrolling to see more of the best buys at Wayfair’s 72-Hour Clearout.
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Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Authorities observed at least 165 drug buys during the course of the operation, Pirro said.
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Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Datskovska regularly reports on the season’s trendiest fashion buys that are truly worth your money.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Verb
And, when its time to sell, APMEX also buys gold, silver and platinum from consumers.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
If a couple buys a house together that’s going to be their marital residence, for example, a prenup may specify who owns it and how.
—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
There is no billionaire benefactor, no quiet arrangement that buys a flattering edit.
—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Someone cooks the meal, buys the flowers, hangs the art and puts on the music.
—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The season, however, won’t be starting on its usual July 4th weekend, per a source, which buys production more time to finalize the cast.
—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Sheen, 60, ultimately left the show in 2011 and was replaced by Ashton Kutcher, who played Walden Schmidt, a billionaire who buys the house after Charlie's death.
—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The village will hold on to the remaining 60%, and whoever buys the home will receive property tax breaks for 10 years.
—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Scroll through more Amazon Outlet deals and more Prime Day buys here.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Noun
For now, the $42 million buys Sentient the leadership of a movement that, until recently, had no foundation to call its own.
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Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Management is sacrificing some near-term revenue by tightening buys, reducing future markdowns, and better managing inventory to improve the business over the long run.
—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 June 2026
Prime Day cookware deals There are a lot of pots and pans on sale during Amazon Prime Day every year, but the smart buys are always the forever pieces that end up being hundreds of dollars off.
—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
Shopping Amazon Prime Day clothing deals is always about snagging wardrobe essentials, and maybe a few seasonal buys to round out the mix.
—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Fewer one-off buys, lower spending and a closet where everything earns its place.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Keep scrolling to see more of the best buys at Wayfair’s 72-Hour Clearout.
—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Authorities observed at least 165 drug buys during the course of the operation, Pirro said.
—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Datskovska regularly reports on the season’s trendiest fashion buys that are truly worth your money.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buys
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China currently purchases roughly 90% of Iran's oil exports, with teapots accounting for the bulk of China's imports.
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Since last year, Roman Rashada, a former defensive back at Arizona State (2023) and Ole Miss (2022), has generated nearly seven figures as an intermediary connecting class members seeking upfront cash with a company that purchases claims.
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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.
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Ubel believes having multiple Mass options is about inclusion rather than division.
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He is driven, uncompromising, and firmly believes that his job is to document reality, not interfere with it.
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Home prices in the nation are falling, making way for potential bargains—but only the wealthiest foreigners can afford to move there.
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If this sounds like you, here’s some advice for snagging last-minute bargains.
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This conversation happens right before the crew takes the guests on what looks like a really cool oyster farm tour.
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Your mind takes you on an adventure as Jupiter moves into Leo today.
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Blyth was nominated in the supporting role as Mildred's spoiled daughter, Veda, who seduces her mother's second husband (Zachary Scott), then riddles him with bullets in a jealous rage.
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Intrigued, the Duke secretly seduces Gilda, breaks her heart and destroys Rigoletto’s life.
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The collection also accepts medical sharps, including diabetic needles, blood lancets, insulin pens, epi-pens, syringes, expired over-the-counter medicines and non-narcotic prescriptions.
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That pressure should be maintained until Iran either fully accepts the three core conditions or the regime itself faces the prospect of collapse.
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Don’t wait to shop, since these fast-selling deals won’t last long.
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Amazon has deals on the exact brands the multi-hyphenate wears and raves about, plus pieces pulled straight from her playbook (cough, her Instagram, cough).
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