1
as in purchases
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 bribes
to influence someone with a bribe
there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge
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as in believes
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 bargains
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 buys
Hughey Newsome, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Some states limit gun purchases If someone buys two or more handguns at the same time or within five consecutive business days, the ATF requires that firearms licensees report to them with a multiple sales record.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Matt ultimately decides to go with another director and purposefully buys Scorsese's script — meant to be his final film — with the sole intention of killing the project.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
For example, my mom buys my sister’s children much more expensive gifts for birthdays and holidays, while my kids get smaller or less thoughtful presents.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
When the lifelong football fan buys a stake in the Toronto Argonauts, who go on to win the Canadian Football League’s version of the Super Bowl, there’s even more travel and responsibilities.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
But the other part of history is that Warner Bros buys MGM, and MGM made those Elvis movies.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
In a straw purchase, an individual buys a firearm for someone ineligible to purchase or possess guns.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
There is a perception in India that it has been unfairly targeted, given that Europe also buys Russian energy, and China even more, but faced no consequences.
—Happymon Jacob, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Bill Sarubbi, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Datskovska regularly reports on not-to-miss buys in the beauty category.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
The business models have also changed — in Bischoff’s WCW days, pay-per-view buys represented (at least) a quarter of the company’s revenue.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
The arts and crafts superstore has some major must-buys for decorating and organizing.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Our sales strategy was to push for big pre-buys, using rough cut clips.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
In their breakdown of budget-friendly buys, the company encouraged travelers to let the deal guide your travel plans.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Over a few brisk quarters, dilution can add up quickly, leading to falling share prices, despite headlines showcasing high-profile bitcoin buys.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
You might be shocked at how much is slipping through the cracks via takeout, impulse buys or auto-renewing subscriptions.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
Since leases are a specific transaction where the dealer buys the vehicle, marketing incentives from the OEM may be necessary to address the marketability of slower moving vehicles.
—Hughey Newsome, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Some states limit gun purchases If someone buys two or more handguns at the same time or within five consecutive business days, the ATF requires that firearms licensees report to them with a multiple sales record.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Matt ultimately decides to go with another director and purposefully buys Scorsese's script — meant to be his final film — with the sole intention of killing the project.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
For example, my mom buys my sister’s children much more expensive gifts for birthdays and holidays, while my kids get smaller or less thoughtful presents.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
When the lifelong football fan buys a stake in the Toronto Argonauts, who go on to win the Canadian Football League’s version of the Super Bowl, there’s even more travel and responsibilities.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
But the other part of history is that Warner Bros buys MGM, and MGM made those Elvis movies.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
In a straw purchase, an individual buys a firearm for someone ineligible to purchase or possess guns.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
There is a perception in India that it has been unfairly targeted, given that Europe also buys Russian energy, and China even more, but faced no consequences.
—Happymon Jacob, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
There have been 5 signals in the last year and all the buys and the sells have been profitable.
—Bill Sarubbi, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Datskovska regularly reports on not-to-miss buys in the beauty category.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
The business models have also changed — in Bischoff’s WCW days, pay-per-view buys represented (at least) a quarter of the company’s revenue.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
The arts and crafts superstore has some major must-buys for decorating and organizing.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Our sales strategy was to push for big pre-buys, using rough cut clips.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
In their breakdown of budget-friendly buys, the company encouraged travelers to let the deal guide your travel plans.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Over a few brisk quarters, dilution can add up quickly, leading to falling share prices, despite headlines showcasing high-profile bitcoin buys.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
You might be shocked at how much is slipping through the cracks via takeout, impulse buys or auto-renewing subscriptions.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buys
Verb
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Anyone who purchases a rodeo ticket also gains same day access to the stock show grounds.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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The more Gold Coins that a player purchases, the more Sweeps Coins the player also receives.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Scott’s new attorney, Scott Sanders, believes his 69-year-old client would have been acquitted altogether if the evidence had been disclosed as required at the time of trial.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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Jason Lloyd of The Athletic believes that the Browns' October 19 matchup against the Miami Dolphins might be the day that head coach Kevin Stefanski decides to turn to Gabriel as his new starter.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Japan was in a deep recession, but Uniqlo kept growing, offering bargains for the struggling masses and discretion for better-off consumers in an era that frowned upon conspicuous consumption.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Goodwill Akron's guide says that secondhand stores are ideal places to score bargains on things such as clothing, gear, and toys—and shoppers should look for quality, condition, and play-value.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mushi takes his blanket and tucks himself into bed.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The brand’s signature protein-repairing peptide simultaneously takes a journey into the individual hair shaft to repair any damage, helping tackle a lack of volume on a long-term basis.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Everything about the scene seduces the viewer into what dining while traveling in the most luxurious fashion could be, and once was.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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In his youth, the blue-eyed Stamp was widely considered one of the most handsome men onscreen, and Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini used that to peculiar effect in Teorema (1968), casting the actor as a nameless and wordless visitor who seduces an entire household.—
Rhett Bartlett,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Since the Warriors haven't yet offered a deal Kuminga wants, there's a chance the four-year forward accepts the qualifying offer.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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In addition to buying tickets, Snell accepts volunteers to help out.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Google Flights’ 2025 Travel Trends pinpoint the exact window for deals, pulling and tracking data from multiple airlines and travel agencies.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The fact that Robertson reportedly asked for team assistance to pursue no-show endorsement deals at that time, only to find them later with Aspiration during Leonard’s Clippers tenure, sets the kind of backdrop that only hurts their case at the moment.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The aforementioned head also has lights, with batteries included, and a tiny switch behind the neck.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The newspaper reported at the time that Zinn has a criminal record dating back to 1989 that includes dozens of convictions for petty crimes such as criminal trespass, theft of services, interfering with a police officer and disturbing the peace.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Buys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buys. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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