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
Kirill Sagitov, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The stock fell to $16.69 in the minute of his post to buy shares.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
David Rae, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
That alone sounds like a deal, but with today's discount bringing the price down to around $500, this is a very smart buy for those who want a bit more out of their touch laptop.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 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
How Social Sentiment Analysis Helps In Stock Price Prediction
Investors and traders need to react quickly to events that may prompt stockholders to buy or sell.
—Kirill Sagitov, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The stock fell to $16.69 in the minute of his post to buy shares.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
The choice around Tesla stock buys/sells may be politically charged.
—David Rae, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
That alone sounds like a deal, but with today's discount bringing the price down to around $500, this is a very smart buy for those who want a bit more out of their touch laptop.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 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
Noun
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In 65 games, the former Kentucky Wildcat is averaging 17.2 points per game, 3.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 0.9 steals while shooting 43.9 percent from the field and 32.5 percent from three in 31.6 minutes.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Beekman, a 23-year-old undrafted guard, led eight Nets in double figures with 14 points, five assists and three steals in his first career start.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some investors tried to find some bargains in the rubble of the worst decline since the pandemic in 2020, giving the market a bit of a boost.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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However, those bargain tickets are only for children between the ages of 3 and 9.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Financial details of the Amalie deal were not disclosed.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Armed with billion-dollar domestic media rights deals, the three power countries have been under pressure to satisfy broadcasters wanting more marquee series.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Bought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bought. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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