as in sale
a public event at which things are sold to the people who offer to pay the most
She bought the desk at an auction. He made several bids at the auction.
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Recent Examples of auction
Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
At the same time, an auction firm is taking offers for the home, with a closing of bids at 4 p.m. Chicago time Wednesday.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
On the fashion front, Karolina Kurkova took to the stage to auction a pair of Chopard earrings with a total of 36.28 carats of yellow and white diamonds, which were sold for 400,000 euros.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
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Noun
Related article Princess Diana gowns star in ‘largest’ auction of late royal’s fashion
In the age of biopics — more than 20 were released in 2023 alone, and another 10 in the works currently — a passing likeness to the public figure in question will not suffice.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
At the same time, an auction firm is taking offers for the home, with a closing of bids at 4 p.m. Chicago time Wednesday.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Verb
Even more money will be generated when the sculptures are auctioned off on Sept. 6.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
On the fashion front, Karolina Kurkova took to the stage to auction a pair of Chopard earrings with a total of 36.28 carats of yellow and white diamonds, which were sold for 400,000 euros.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auction
Noun
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However, with business operations causing a cash drain, the source of cash has been the sale of more stock, particularly through the relatively new SEPA (Standby Equity Purchase Agreement) plan.—
John S. Tobey,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Buffeted by economic headwinds, U.S. sales fell sharply in the first quarter – the largest drop in its home market since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 – despite efforts to win back diners with menu changes and deals after hiking prices.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Everything Estée Lauder did was first-class and so many of us learned from every aspect — leadership skills to merchandising to marketing.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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But his true character is subsumed by a flurry of moments that seem designed to be memed or turned into future merchandising opportunities.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
21 May 2025
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That rather leads the firm not just to be a systems of record and systems of transaction company (how the industry normally categorizes a core ERP player), but also a systems of operations specialist for real world factory floors.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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There are other ways to lower your transaction costs, too.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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The magnetic appeal of Longboat Key after many visits as well as aging parents nearby had motivated us to exchange Wisconsin winters for seaside living in the Sunshine State.—
Michelle Johnson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Shares of private company can be exchanged by accredited investors in secondary markets; Republic will initially price SpaceX tokens based on how the company’s shares are performing there.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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As tea farms decline and distribution bottlenecks jam up, buyers are loading up on matcha products and reselling them at 400% markups online.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
20 June 2025
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Brands like Madewell, DSW, REI, Lululemon, Urban Outfitters, and H&M have all launched in-store programs to collect, resell, and recycle goods.—
Kristin Mueller,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Change is being declared, but most of it amounts to translation: one process swapped for another, nothing truly reimagined.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Other kids were flirting, swapping AIM usernames, and calling each other boyfriend and girlfriend.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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The ongoing investigation has uncovered that Browning was carrying several weapons, all purchased legally.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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State officials offered $20 million to purchase the airfield property near the Dade-Collier county line, according to a letter of intent sent to Miami-Dade and Collier counties.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
Verb
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The sides had bargained on and off for more than a year by then, operating without a contract since November 2022.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
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What’s next: Backed by the Service Employees International Union, Oakland Assemblymember Buffy Wicks introduced Assembly Bill 1340 that would allow ridesharing drivers to bargain for better pay and benefits and provide more protections for gig workers.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
8 June 2025
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“Auction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auction. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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