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
Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
The legislation, in part, calls for a 500% tariff on goods imported from countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas, uranium and other exports.
—arkansasonline.com, 14 July 2025
Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Goldman Sachs started military drone maker AeroVironment with a buy rating and a $301 price target.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 June 2025
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Verb
The system worked, and Border Protection soon bought more.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
The legislation, in part, calls for a 500% tariff on goods imported from countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas, uranium and other exports.
—arkansasonline.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
Other, similar things are happening in the background, too, like Hershey’s 2023 purchase of two plants from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, as well as its 2022 buy of Pretzels, Inc.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Goldman Sachs started military drone maker AeroVironment with a buy rating and a $301 price target.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
Verb
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Where to buy lottery tickets Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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Print-On-Demand Product Creation Artistic teens can earn money without having to purchase inventory upfront.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Verb
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More millions to bribe politicians to ease child labor requirements.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Federal prosecutors argued Combs and his associates were worried about being arrested after the attack on Ventura caught on 2016 hotel surveillance cameras and sought to bribe a security guard in return for the footage.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the crash, police said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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In New York, the time frame was born out of political compromise and reflects what some lawmakers believed was reasonable, Rosenthal said.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
Noun
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And the Montana West bag is going for as little as $17 — what a steal.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Giménez tweaked his left ankle covering second base on a steal Wednesday and did not play Thursday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Vientos was in the lineup Friday hitting fifth against right-hander Michael Wacha, who has neutral splits against righties and lefties.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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Before the death at the house, Snow Angels had nearly no citations or issues with the state Department of Social Services, according to the business’ licensing file reviewed by the Union-Tribune.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The Padres haven’t selected a college player with their first pick of a draft since taking right-hander Cal Quantrill eighth overall in 2016.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The sixth-place Lions took an early lead but a late-game mistake allowed Montreal (3-13-6, 15 points) to get back into the game as Orlando City (9-5-8, 35 points) let two crucial points slip away.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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Mitchell proved to be a revelation, as well as somewhat of a rotation bargain with his return on the two-year, $24 million free-agency agreement reached a week ago.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Plenty of other retailers are offering discounts and bargains this week, including Walmart, REI, Target, Wayfair, Best Buy, and Home Depot.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The 45-year-old accepted a wild card to the Mubadala Citi Open in Washington, D.C. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit a pair of home runs last night to bring his season total to 38, one shy of Barry Bonds’ 2001 record for homers before the All-Star break.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The bank could accept up to $5 billion during a fiscal year for the loans, loan guarantees, and bonds for eligible projects.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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