1
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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2
as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge
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3
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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Recent Examples of buy
Cory McNeley, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
After buying the title off script, the Korean distributor put together a robust social media campaign that targeted young audiences while emphasizing the film’s mouth-watering content.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Analysts are divided on the stock, with just 39% of them giving it a buy or overweight rating.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Choose tools that match your organization’s technical proficiency; don’t buy a Ferrari for someone who’s never going to drive on the interstate.
—Cory McNeley, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
After buying the title off script, the Korean distributor put together a robust social media campaign that targeted young audiences while emphasizing the film’s mouth-watering content.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
There will also be a buy one, add one for $1 offer on various breakfast, lunch and dinner items.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Analysts are divided on the stock, with just 39% of them giving it a buy or overweight rating.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
Verb
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Numerous companies and billionaires are rumored to have an interest in purchasing the social media platform.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
19 Jan. 2025
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Another calls for raising the minimum age to purchase weapons, and a third urges the banning of assault weapons that were designed for war zones.—
Simon Parkin,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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What to Know In 2020, amid the U.S. presidential election, Smirnov falsely told his FBI handler that Burisma officials had bribed then-Vice President Biden and his son Hunter.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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According to a unanimous Court of Appeal ruling in summer 2024, the trial judge marred the original guilty verdict by allowing the jury to proceed despite knowing that one juror had attempted to bribe the others.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
6 Jan. 2025
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Jason Sudeikis is also believed to be involved as a possible executive producer, although the studio declined to comment or confirm.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
19 Jan. 2025
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Ted Nguyen believes the Ravens secondary can be exploited, though, and that’s spurring my pick.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Mack had 19 points, six assists and two steals, while Fielder also had 19 points with eight rebounds and two blocks.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Bridges struggled from the field, shooting 6-of-17 for 15 points, while Josh Hart, who had a brief shoulder scare, added 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 steals.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Globally at L’Oréal, the division had weaker performance than analysts expected at the time of its nine-month financial results ending in September 2024, as reported.—
James Manso,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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With spring training opening in 2 1/2 weeks, the Rays have only two other lefty relievers, Garrett Cleavinger and Mason Montgomery, on their 40-man roster.—
Marc Topkin,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Knicks certainly put their best foot forward against the Kings, bucking another trend by taking a 38-25 lead after the first quarter.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Scientists took water samples and used a chemical fingerprinting technique, a technology called fluorescence, to trace nitrogen to its source.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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Yet, while a further decline in relations is possible, the conventional wisdom may overlook a competing, perhaps even more likely scenario: A U.S.-China grand bargain, driven by Trump’s ambition to be remembered as one of America’s great statesmen.—
David Bach,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Still, for a cake that is beautiful and tastes more special than any typical sheet cake, this is a bargain.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That gets answered easily, because there is always a Producer – the same person who should be accepting the Oscar for Best Picture should the movie win that accolade.—
Cathy Schulman,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2025
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Overwhelmed by the futility of purchasing a home in South Pasadena, where Alexis’ family had been a longtime part of the community, the couple accepted.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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