as in marketing
to offer for sale to the public
used to sell groceries in a small neighborhood market
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Recent Examples of selling
And the country’s colossal pharma production industry is gearing up to take advantage by selling generic versions.
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Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
As the council stepped down on Saturday, André Joseph, 42, a street vendor who was selling candy outside their government offices, celebrated.
—Evens Sanon, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
An appearance from the Spanish Harlem native, a mainstay of the '90s and the top-selling salsa artist of all time, would help bridge generations of Latin music.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The new restrictions, which took effect last week, prohibit people from carrying open containers and stop vendors from selling alcohol outdoors.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
The tax pro can advise you about the various tax consequences, including the likely bills for tapping your nest egg and selling your home.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
There’s always a huge bonfire to warm up by, as well as a beer garden, various food trucks and tables featuring local vendors and nonprofit organizations selling delicious treats.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
This classic little number is Amazon’s number one best-selling trench with nearly 3,000 five-star ratings.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Before bringing all new pieces into your home, consider selling that pair of accent chairs that came with your sofa and using the proceeds to source some eye-catching vintage seating.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
As the council stepped down on Saturday, André Joseph, 42, a street vendor who was selling candy outside their government offices, celebrated.
—Evens Sanon, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
An appearance from the Spanish Harlem native, a mainstay of the '90s and the top-selling salsa artist of all time, would help bridge generations of Latin music.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The new restrictions, which took effect last week, prohibit people from carrying open containers and stop vendors from selling alcohol outdoors.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
The tax pro can advise you about the various tax consequences, including the likely bills for tapping your nest egg and selling your home.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
There’s always a huge bonfire to warm up by, as well as a beer garden, various food trucks and tables featuring local vendors and nonprofit organizations selling delicious treats.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
This classic little number is Amazon’s number one best-selling trench with nearly 3,000 five-star ratings.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Before bringing all new pieces into your home, consider selling that pair of accent chairs that came with your sofa and using the proceeds to source some eye-catching vintage seating.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selling
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The high-end German custom builder is marketing this ebike as a lifestyle choice for urban living, not just another transportation mode.—
Stefan Ionescu
February 13,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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But for now, Ciccarone, the UCSF researcher, argued that the more pressing concern is selling local leaders on the benefits of actively marketing smoking as a safer alternative to injecting.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
12 Feb. 2026
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The collection is multipronged, with Western, work, outdoor and fashion categories all represented at a premium price point, with most models retailing for $160 to $240.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Designed in tandem with the brand’s existing DIY gel system, Olive & June’s Builder Gel polishes (retailing for $12 each) are thicker in texture than traditional gel polish, creating a strong, supportive barrier to help grow your natural nails.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And Tuesday night — which featured Yancy’s team distributing a printout of questions challenging the mayor’s handling of the budget — shows the rift between the two progressives growing.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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But by the time cops were distributing her image, her worried parents had realized that the child wandered off and had begun canvassing the neighborhood for her.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, that does not stop Glenn from proudly waving and exchanging Olympic pins adorned with the trans pride flag.—
Jasmine Wynn,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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The characters aren’t just exchanging information.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The rights to his image are managed by CMG Worldwide, which specializes in celebrities merchandising.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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Gauger has 20 years of experience at Nike, having started as retail and merchandising planner in 2002.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Selling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selling. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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