1
as in to purchase
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I really want to buy that new book, but I don't have enough money right now
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2
as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge
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3
as in to believe
to regard as right or true
if you buy that story, then I have a bridge in Brooklyn you might be interested in
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as in steal
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price
four cartons of ice cream for four dollars is a real buy
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Recent Examples of buy
Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
For the first time, regular people could buy books about history, politics and philosophy.
—Margie Burns, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025
For more pros and cons of buy now, pay later, listen to our podcast episode.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Authorities began investigating the allegations after the boy’s mother bought him a new phone and found text messages between him and the defendant, according to court records.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
For the first time, regular people could buy books about history, politics and philosophy.
—Margie Burns, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
With a starting price this low, the VW Taos is a very good buy in the small SUV class.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025
For more pros and cons of buy now, pay later, listen to our podcast episode.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
Verb
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The first scam started with a call from a woman who identified herself as a government official and told the victim his Social Security number had been stolen and used by someone to purchase child pornography.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Government Bonds Investors seeking a low-risk investment option or those interested in supporting economic development initiatives may wish to purchase government bonds.—
Jean Francois Harvey,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Tom Seidler, now the Padres’ vice president of community and international impact, bribed John’s 10-year-old son to work on his dad regarding the ubiquitous Petco park chant.—
Kevin Acee,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Sure, Zachary Beck has had his business absorbed into that of a more violent and ruthless arms merchant, but his sins are far worse than just bribing customs officials to avoid import duties on rugs or whatever.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Turk-Browne believes there are multiple possible explanations, including the theory that those recollections simply never make it to the long-term storage regions of the brain.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
21 Mar. 2025
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About six people, believed to be teenagers, fled the house and ran into the nearby Edenwald Houses, according to police sources.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Arnold had one of her best games of the season in the Final Four with 14 points, five assists and five steals against Iowa, while Shade dominated the early matchups averaging 22.5 points and five rebounds across UConn’s first- and second-round games.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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Bates ranks third in points per game this season for the Tigers, posting averages of 13.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.3 steals.—
Andy Theobald,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The sheriff's office has no jurisdiction over the case but sent detectives to the island to assist local investigators.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Goodman has a nervy start, with an errant pass out of play.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Thank God President Donald J. Trump has decided to allow his Senate confirmed Cabinet members to take greater control of the manpower needs in their respective departments.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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This watch is in effect until Sunday at 11 p.m. Recommendations from the NWS for staying safe during a flood For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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From convenient weeknight supper ideas packed with flavor to pretty tablecloths and settings that will upgrade your Easter entertaining, there are bargains down every aisle of ALDI to serve up fresh inspiration around your house.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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One way to maximize pricing efficiency is to raise standard prices but keep special offerings priced low, offering something of value to the bargain hunters in the customer base.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some colleges do not accept the Common Application, including the University of California System, the service academies, MIT and Georgetown.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Last year, the country accepted more than 100,000 refugees through the program.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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