as in yard sale
a sale of used household and personal items
prior to the move they held a garage sale to clear out all of their unwanted stuff
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Recent Examples of garage sale
For example, in Sacramento County, residents can hold up to three garage sales per year at their home without a permit, but each sale can last no more than two consecutive days.
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
The club raised $36,000 at its recent garage sale that will go toward its operating costs.
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
Warmer weather means longer days, fewer layers of clothing and garage sales, among other things.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2025
Skipping Promotion Getting the proper foot traffic at your garage sale is paramount to a successful event.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
The club raised $36,000 at its recent garage sale that will go toward its operating costs.
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
Warmer weather means longer days, fewer layers of clothing and garage sales, among other things.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2025
Skipping Promotion Getting the proper foot traffic at your garage sale is paramount to a successful event.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garage sale
Noun
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Nor would these books ever be added to the yard sales my grandma and my Aunt Marla would host every summer on the front lawn.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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Bill Walsh likened the preparation for the Tampa Bay Rays’ charity yard sale held Saturday to an average household’s spring cleaning.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Additionally, early entry to the tag sale at 9 a.m. is available with a $10 entry fee.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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Give into the Valentine’s Day spirit as shops, restaurants, and accommodations all partake in the festivities, offering romance packages, special dining experiences, and red tag sales.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
1 Jan. 2025
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“Garage sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garage%20sale. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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