resell
verb
re·sell
(ˌ)rē-ˈsel 
resold
(ˌ)rē-ˈsōld
; reselling
; reselling
: to sell (something) again
He bought the house with plans to fix it up and resell it.
reseller
noun
plural resellers
book/computer/ticket resellers
a value-added reseller
now available for purchase through authorized resellers
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A couple who investigators believe targeted boot stores across North Texas to steal and resell merchandise have been arrested in connection with almost $5,000 worth of thefts from a Boot Barn in White Settlement, police said.
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Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025
Host cities must have a local ordinance or state law banning unauthorized ticket reselling at the competition venue.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2025
There’s nothing like a personalized Kelly to cement one’s status as a trendsetter (the bags, which are named after Grace Kelly, can resell up to tens — if not hundreds — of thousands of dollars depending on the design and rareness), and Kaling’s bold sense of style is very present in her household.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
The lack of authentication also raises concerns for those looking to resell their purchase, as verification from a third-party expert would be required to confirm its legitimacy.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025
Host cities must have a local ordinance or state law banning unauthorized ticket reselling at the competition venue.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2025
There’s nothing like a personalized Kelly to cement one’s status as a trendsetter (the bags, which are named after Grace Kelly, can resell up to tens — if not hundreds — of thousands of dollars depending on the design and rareness), and Kaling’s bold sense of style is very present in her household.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
The lack of authentication also raises concerns for those looking to resell their purchase, as verification from a third-party expert would be required to confirm its legitimacy.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Resell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resell. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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