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
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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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
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During Tuesday’s episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, the host and her pals Valerie Bertinelli and Ross Mathews reacted to a PEOPLE report about a woman who called off her wedding after discovering that her fiancé had secretly purchased a house with his mom.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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What factors ultimately convinced you to purchase Atsushi Kaga’s work?—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
ARTnews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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One high-ranking gang member, speaking to CNN, admitted to multiple killings – and said bribing police is routine.—
Abel Alvarado,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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The same history that members of Congress cited in their decision to negotiate and adopt the FCPA includes the names of dozens of U.S. companies that bribed their way into valuable concessions, procurement contracts, and deals.—
Richard Nephew,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Feb. 2025
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Zachary Rotman of FanSided believes the Chicago Cubs should emerge as a favorite.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Matthieu Humair, chief executive officer of the Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation, which organizes the annual event, believes there is safety — and strength — in numbers.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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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
Verb
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Devil May Cry has this raw, untamed cool that most video games can’t touch.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Nick Jonas had someone special by his side at the Broadway opening of The Last Five Years on Sunday, April 6, 2025 in New York City.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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People with diabetes who are using insulin, taking medication that lowers blood glucose, or are at risk of ketoacidosis should proceed with caution and be supervised by a healthcare professional.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ariana Grande's Glinda blonde has been a permanent fixture since filming Wicked, but the pop star took a brief break from the shade with her latest project.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
9 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
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What’s more, some private plastic surgery practices don’t accept insurance anyway, which is another thing to inquire about before a consultation.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
7 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, about 75,000 federal workers accepted offers to quit in return for receiving pay and benefits until September 30.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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