as in store
made beforehand in large numbers
a bought dress that looked like a high-end designer item
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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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as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge
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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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as in purchased
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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as in bribed
to influence someone with a bribe
there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge
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as in believed
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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Patrick Frater, Variety, 14 July 2022
Cineplex has also begun offering refunds to all customers that pre-bought tickets for upcoming film screenings.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2022
Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
Six years earlier, his parents, Karen Howard-Goss and Gary Goss, had bought the Iron Horse Station, a historic hotel on Bridge Street with high ceilings, wood floors and 15 rooms situated over a restaurant and tavern on the ground floor.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
The investment bank maintained its buy rating while increasing its price target on HCA by $75 to $450, implying 8% potential upside from Friday’s close.
—Pia Singh,christopher Hayes, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The chain said that refunds would be available to patrons who had pre-bought tickets.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 14 July 2022
Cineplex has also begun offering refunds to all customers that pre-bought tickets for upcoming film screenings.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2022
Verb
Those planning to be designated drivers can buy specific tickets at the door, according to festival organizers.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
Six years earlier, his parents, Karen Howard-Goss and Gary Goss, had bought the Iron Horse Station, a historic hotel on Bridge Street with high ceilings, wood floors and 15 rooms situated over a restaurant and tavern on the ground floor.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
Fresh survey data on the home furnishings market from BigCommerce revealed consumer preferences for more sustainable products, a willingness to use new technologies and a demand for buy online, pick up in-store.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
The investment bank maintained its buy rating while increasing its price target on HCA by $75 to $450, implying 8% potential upside from Friday’s close.
—Pia Singh,christopher Hayes, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
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The National Retail Federation expects U.S. online and non-store sales this year to grow as much as 23% from 2020, to roughly $1.13 trillion, the trade group said in June.Angus Loten, WSJ, 27 Oct. 2021
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And online and other non-store sales are expected to increase between 10% and 12%.Ivana Pino, Fortune, 20 Dec. 2022
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Devin Booker led the Suns’ comeback with 40 points, five rebounds, eight assists and three steals, shooting 61.1% from the floor and making five of his nine three-point attempts.Matias Grez, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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His 34-point explosion Monday — with two steals and two blocks to boot!Sam Allard, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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Hikers pay $5 each for trail access, a good bargain.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Polanski admitted to the statutory rape of 13-year-old Samantha Geimer in a plea bargain in 1977 to avoid a trial on more serious charges.CBS News, CBS News, 23 Oct. 2024
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Under the terms of their deal, HB has first, exclusive rights to all diamonds bigger than 10.8 carats.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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The suit, filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges that CBS hasn’t held up its end of a contract to distribute the two shows to local TV stations in the United States and entered into unauthorized distribution deals overseas.Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Bought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bought. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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