as in to sell
to offer for sale to the public
the textile manufacturer doesn't retail its fabrics to consumers, offering them only to wholesalers and garment makers
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Recent Examples of retail
Similar bags retail for over $250, but this one costs just $120.
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Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
The Max model is expected to retail for US$4,499, but quick-click Kickstarter backers could nab one for $2,199.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
The black satin platform booties, which retail for $2,195, featured a bold square toe box, a corset-esque lace-up detail in front, and a skinny over six-inch stiletto.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The jean retails for $268-$320.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
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Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
The Max model is expected to retail for US$4,499, but quick-click Kickstarter backers could nab one for $2,199.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
The black satin platform booties, which retail for $2,195, featured a bold square toe box, a corset-esque lace-up detail in front, and a skinny over six-inch stiletto.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The jean retails for $268-$320.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for retail
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retail
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Identity Theft companies can monitor personal information like your Social Security number (SSN), phone number, and email address, and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Coco frio, also known as fresh coconut water, is a refreshment commonly sold by street vendors on the island.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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In addition, non-personally identifying information may be used by Penguin Random House Canada for marketing analysis purposes.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
6 Feb. 2026
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The sculptor contracted to build the statue, Alan Cottrill, soon called in a $90,000 debt the crypto bros owed for using his work to market their digital currency.—
Joe Wilkins Published Feb 5,
Futurism,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Retail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retail. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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