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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of buy
Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Amazon has quietly become one of the cheapest places to buy smartphones in recent months.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
But privately, Osborn praised progressives while top Democratic dark money groups in Washington, D.C., supported his campaign with ad buys.
—Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for buy 
Verb
In some states, Mega Millions tickets can be bought online.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Amazon has quietly become one of the cheapest places to buy smartphones in recent months.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
Meta: How much goodwill can a $1 million donation buy?
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
But privately, Osborn praised progressives while top Democratic dark money groups in Washington, D.C., supported his campaign with ad buys.
—Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for buy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
Verb
-
When announcing the collaboration, Primavera Sound noted that fans can purchase day tickets for the festival.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
-
Both are on sale now and available to purchase online.Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Sarkozy, a conservative who remains an important figure in French politics even after leaving office in 2012, had been found guilty by a lower court of trying to bribe a judge and of peddling influence in exchange for confidential information about a probe into his 2007 campaign finances.Reuters, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
-
The suit has raised new questions about fairness in college admissions, evoking comparisons to the Operation Varsity Blues scandal, in which a slew of celebrities and business tycoons were embroiled in a massive fraud scheme to bribe their way into prestigious colleges.Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Investigators believe the 17-year-old was not shot in the garage but made his way there after he was wounded, Vainuku said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
-
If the report is true, the 49ers will have to make some serious decisions regarding Purdy, who many believed was San Francisco's next franchise quarterback.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Westminster senior Maddy Gassman scored 18 points and had 10 steals and six rebounds to lead the Owls to a 46-41 victory over Mount de Sales.Craig J. Clary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
-
The Huskies were led by Strong, who came just shy of a second consecutive double-double with a career-high 29 points plus nine rebounds, four assists and a steal.Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The child, who had a history of asthma, an elevated body-mass index and Class 2 obesity, was discharged that day with no treatment.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
-
When visitors have had their fill of the natural beauty, nearby Jordan Village offers shopping, restaurants, a bakery, a winery and inns in the heart of Niagara Benchlands wine country.Gary Stoller, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Keltner took the 80-yard shot with the buck facing right him.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 3 Jan. 2025
-
Marie-Reine, who had stayed at the Palmyra during the festival’s heyday, took my hand and walked me through the hotel of her memories, the dances in the cavernous dining hall, the all-night lyrical improvisations of the poet Talal Haidar in the courtyard.Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Dining out is a bargain, with meals at local tavernas for $15 a person.Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
-
The company has also been successful in attracting consumers across income and age demographics while continuing to draw new and younger consumers through its range of assortment of different brands at bargain prices.Paulina Likos, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
In both, residents are learning how to make and accept payments in bitcoin as well as to use bitcoin as a savings technology.Frank Corva, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
-
Cincinnati and state transportation officials are accepting comments on the Wasson-Armleder Shared Use Path online, or by phone, mail or email.Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 1 Jan. 2025
Articles Related to buy
Thesaurus Entries Near buy
Cite this Entry
“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share