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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Recent Examples of bought
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
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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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
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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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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Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.3 steals.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
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
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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
Noun
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The new offer comes days after Wendy’s latest rollout of deals and collaborations.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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They will be jailed for at least one year, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele said in a statement on X, following a deal brokered between the two countries in February.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Bought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bought. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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