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
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
According to charging documents, the Fresno County man used his company, G&G Business Ventures LLC, to buy the parts, then sold them in another state to a metal recycling company.
—Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 29 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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Verb
The Fantasy 5 midday draw of 2, 4, 15, 23 and 25 were on a ticket bought in Jacksonville and a Quick Pick ticket sold at the Publix at Country Club Plaza in Northwest Miami-Dade, 18496 NW 67th Ave.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
According to charging documents, the Fresno County man used his company, G&G Business Ventures LLC, to buy the parts, then sold them in another state to a metal recycling company.
—Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 29 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
Verb
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The plan, driven by the threat of Russian aggression, encourages EU nations to purchase defense equipment primarily from European suppliers.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Authorities said that, for most transactions, no motor vehicle was being purchased.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
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Tom Seidler, now the Padres’ vice president of community and international impact, bribed John’s 10-year-old son to work on his dad regarding the ubiquitous Petco park chant.—
Kevin Acee,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Sure, Zachary Beck has had his business absorbed into that of a more violent and ruthless arms merchant, but his sins are far worse than just bribing customs officials to avoid import duties on rugs or whatever.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Turk-Browne believes there are multiple possible explanations, including the theory that those recollections simply never make it to the long-term storage regions of the brain.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
21 Mar. 2025
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About six people, believed to be teenagers, fled the house and ran into the nearby Edenwald Houses, according to police sources.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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Arnold had one of her best games of the season in the Final Four with 14 points, five assists and five steals against Iowa, while Shade dominated the early matchups averaging 22.5 points and five rebounds across UConn’s first- and second-round games.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate and independent studio LD Entertainment are circling domestic rights, though a deal has yet to close.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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Singleton, who coached former NBA center Tyson Chandler at Compton Dominguez, has no doubt that Burries is on a similar path to basketball success with his drive to excel.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Medics took the man to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital in critical but stable condition.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
28 Mar. 2025
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The former executive chairman of Endeavor, which was taken private by Silver Lake earlier this week, is CEO of the new platform — which hasn’t yet settled on a name — in partnership with the giant investment fund that will focus on sports, media and entertainment businesses.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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God did give him that chick, and Kreischer held up his end of the bargain.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2025
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Shop now for the hottest deals and take advantage of the best bargain picks available during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Depending on the decisions in cases brought by publications, OpenAI could be cornered into accepting pricey licensing deals.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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New York declined to accept the first two hammers, cutting the team’s lead to a single point, before Horschel’s long putt snaked into the hole at the 14th to give Atlanta a dramatic lead.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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