as in demands
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
a great increase in the market for high-tech gadgets
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as in sells
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 markets
CNBC, 18 May 2026
In a state with more than 23 million voters and hugely expensive media markets, the money signaled Mahan would be a contender.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
NextEra is one of the world’s largest energy developers and access to Dominion’s portfolio would enable it to expand into the PJM Interconnection region and capitalize on opportunities in Virginia, one of the biggest data-center markets in the world.
—Reuters, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Increasingly, financiers are looking for markets where audience behavior already demonstrates sustainable demand.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
There were few alternatives, limited reserves, and almost no mechanisms to stabilize markets.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Medora Lee is a money, markets, and personal finance reporter at USA TODAY.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The moves for oil prices have helped make the world’s bond markets the center of the action recently.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The moves for oil prices have helped make the world’s bond markets the center of the action recently.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
The results could inform how Fox produces and markets its games, focusing on sports’ connective abilities over mere entertainment value.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Prediction markets ETFs do represent a new kind of regulatory challenge.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 10 May 2026
The company markets the toys as safe for both kids and adults, with durability and sensory stimulation built into the design.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
In an industry that markets the youth and beauty of their ships, that’s the cue for retirement.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
The court heard arguments concerning a case involving Amarin, which markets a drug called Vascepa for treating different heart problems, and Hikma Pharmaceuticals, one of the largest generic manufacturers.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Analysts say the reason global markets were not immediately hit by the full impact of disruptions to Middle Eastern crude supplies is that commercial inventories, government strategic reserves, and tankers already at sea have acted as buffers.
—CNBC, 18 May 2026
In a state with more than 23 million voters and hugely expensive media markets, the money signaled Mahan would be a contender.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
NextEra is one of the world’s largest energy developers and access to Dominion’s portfolio would enable it to expand into the PJM Interconnection region and capitalize on opportunities in Virginia, one of the biggest data-center markets in the world.
—Reuters, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Increasingly, financiers are looking for markets where audience behavior already demonstrates sustainable demand.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
There were few alternatives, limited reserves, and almost no mechanisms to stabilize markets.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Medora Lee is a money, markets, and personal finance reporter at USA TODAY.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Verb
This year’s eBay auction markets the return of Buffett’s long-running lunch tradition, which for years has raised millions for the GLIDE charity in San Francisco.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The moves for oil prices have helped make the world’s bond markets the center of the action recently.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The moves for oil prices have helped make the world’s bond markets the center of the action recently.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
The results could inform how Fox produces and markets its games, focusing on sports’ connective abilities over mere entertainment value.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Prediction markets ETFs do represent a new kind of regulatory challenge.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 10 May 2026
The company markets the toys as safe for both kids and adults, with durability and sensory stimulation built into the design.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
In an industry that markets the youth and beauty of their ships, that’s the cue for retirement.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
The court heard arguments concerning a case involving Amarin, which markets a drug called Vascepa for treating different heart problems, and Hikma Pharmaceuticals, one of the largest generic manufacturers.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for markets
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This white dress outfit practically demands to be accessorized with an Aperol spritz, a pastel Vespa, and a sandy beach.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
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The role of a manufacturer is quickly evolving from a producer to a partner, as demands for differentiation drive brands toward companies that can support product development from start to finish.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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The business sells saunas, red-light therapy equipment, ice baths and other recovery products.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Paper Tiger follows Hester and Irwin, played by Scarlett Johansson and Teller, respectively, who are raising a family in 1980s Queens, when Irwin’s flashy brother (Adam Driver) sells him on a moneymaking endeavor that leaves them in the crosshairs of the Russian mob.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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“Markets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markets. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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