as in marketed
to offer for sale to the public
used to sell groceries in a small neighborhood market
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Recent Examples of sold
The more successful Bellator was sold to the Professional Fighters League, and the UFC bought Strikeforce.
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Mark Puleo, New York Times, 21 May 2026
In Adidas’ final earnings call for fiscal 2025, chief executive officer Bjørn Gulden announced the Evo SL was approaching 10 million pairs sold.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Analysts expect Nvidia to record a gross margin, or the profit left after accounting for the cost of goods sold, of 75% in the latest quarter.
—Katie Tarasov,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The 1,391-square-foot home, built in 1961, was sold for $1,000,000, or $719 per square foot.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Can it even be sold at all without the company’s approval?
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
New homes sold in Kuna account for about one in three new-home sales in Ada County, despite Kuna making up only around 6% of the county’s population.
—Scott McIntosh. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 20 May 2026
Sanderson, who works largely in the fantasy and sci-fi space, has sold more than 50 million books.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Tickets sold separately for special events.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Mark Puleo, New York Times, 21 May 2026
In Adidas’ final earnings call for fiscal 2025, chief executive officer Bjørn Gulden announced the Evo SL was approaching 10 million pairs sold.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Analysts expect Nvidia to record a gross margin, or the profit left after accounting for the cost of goods sold, of 75% in the latest quarter.
—Katie Tarasov,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The 1,391-square-foot home, built in 1961, was sold for $1,000,000, or $719 per square foot.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Can it even be sold at all without the company’s approval?
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
New homes sold in Kuna account for about one in three new-home sales in Ada County, despite Kuna making up only around 6% of the county’s population.
—Scott McIntosh. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 20 May 2026
Sanderson, who works largely in the fantasy and sci-fi space, has sold more than 50 million books.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Tickets sold separately for special events.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sold
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The top professional sports leagues formed a coalition with some broadcasters, including NBC and Fox, three years ago and agreed that betting should be marketed only to fans of legal age and that excessive gambling should not be promoted.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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From Kim Kardashian’s red light therapy beds to Gwyneth Paltrow’s peptide routine, these treatments are marketed as ways to reduce inflammation, speed recovery and slow aging.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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General admission passes to the three-day festival originally retailed at $649 and $549 for the festival’s two weekends, respectively, with VIP tickets priced at double.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Two similar designs currently on the retailer’s website retailed for $28 and $44 each, though they’ve recently been marked down to $20 and $31, respectively.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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The bilingual campaign was distributed through media outlets and social media platforms across North America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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In 2025, the school distributed 874 backpacks in Bravo’s memory, each decorated with a pair of angel wings.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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Few words are exchanged, but Anthony’s cold response says enough about the dynamic at play.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Authorities said the relationship was uncovered in April during a school trip to South Carolina, after another student saw explicit messages exchanged between Lemon and the victim.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Sold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sold. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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