as in demand
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
a great increase in the market for high-tech gadgets
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Relevance
as in to sell
to offer for sale to the public
local farmers market their garden-fresh produce at roadside stands all over the valley
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Recent Examples of market
Dylan Butts, CNBC, 31 July 2025
The home had been on the market for about a month and a half, according to De Yager.
—Angela Palermo
july 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2025
Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
The industry blames the collapse of so many insurers on a tide of lawsuits filed against them by law firms that have marketed their services to policyholders in the wake of major storms.
—Peter Aldous, Miami Herald, 20 July 2025
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Noun
Samsung successfully defended its leading position in the global smartphone market in the second quarter, according to a report from technology research firm Canalys, now part of Omdia.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 31 July 2025
The home had been on the market for about a month and a half, according to De Yager.
—Angela Palermo
july 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2025
Verb
Kratom refers to Mitragyna speciosa, a tree native to Southeast Asia, and products derived from its leaves marketed as herbal supplements, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
—Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
The industry blames the collapse of so many insurers on a tide of lawsuits filed against them by law firms that have marketed their services to policyholders in the wake of major storms.
—Peter Aldous, Miami Herald, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for market
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Amorim has shown his ruthless streak since joining United, making high demands on his players and jettisoning those who do not meet his standards.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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All those factors will combine to reduce demand for housing in the Austin region this year, real estate expert Eldon Rude told 700 industry professionals Feb. 18 at his 22nd annual housing market forecast.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Now in its 20th year, the weekend-long celebration featured more than 175 artists selling their paintings, photography, glass, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and other works of art.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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The franchise is being sold at a massive premium with their current valuation at approximately $80 million, but the $325 million figure tracks with the league’s explosion of growth in recent years.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Market.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/market. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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