auctioning

verb

Definition of auctioningnext
present participle of auction
as in reselling

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auctioning
  1. exchanging
  2. swapping
  3. selling
  4. transacting
  5. negotiating
Verb
  • By exchanging intelligence about dangers and innovative security advances, communication makes preparedness possible.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Shared traditions like festive meals and gatherings and exchanging gifts represent the importance of community and kindness — values that resonate across cultures and beliefs.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of exchanging
Verb
  • What is progress, after all, if not swapping error for a timeless truth?
    Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Talk to your manager or a colleague about swapping roles temporarily to gain a fresh perspective.
    Britney Porter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of swapping
Verb
  • On a recent morning, around 100 citizens lined up in front of a government truck in Dhaka that was selling oil, rice and vegetables at subsidized rates.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Chalk through your feeds with ads from people and brands selling their goods.
    Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of selling
Verb
  • The new rules will also impact businesses transacting with SMEs.
    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Except that buyers and sellers alike increasingly disdain transacting with and selling for cash.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of transacting
Verb
  • Alonso's market was once seen as a bit competitive with a few teams reportedly negotiating with him.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • However, the deal could give Discover better leverage in negotiating prices with the two dominant network players.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of negotiating
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