as in marketed
to offer for sale to the public
used to sell groceries in a small neighborhood market
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Recent Examples of sold
In May, two of Lan’s Hermes handbags were sold via online auction, fetching about $539,000.
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Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
The Wall Street Journal reported that 30-second ad spots during hydration breaks were being sold for approximately $200,000.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
The drug is now marketed and sold across the state in roadside shops and small-town strip malls with little oversight from health authorities.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
The manuscript has sold for various prices over the years; the next buyer may get it at a discount relative to its last outing.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026
Court documents state that on March 24, 2026, Porras Corras allegedly sold approximately two pounds of methamphetamine to another individual in a church parking lot.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The 1,467-square-foot house, built in 1961, was sold for $1,950,000, or $1,329 per square foot.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Up to 13,000 grapevine plants potentially infected by the bacteria have been sold across a total of 24 Northern and Central California counties, the CDFA said.
—Seamus Bozeman
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Bernardo Silva, for instance, made one appearance for Benfica before being sold to Monaco.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
The Wall Street Journal reported that 30-second ad spots during hydration breaks were being sold for approximately $200,000.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
The drug is now marketed and sold across the state in roadside shops and small-town strip malls with little oversight from health authorities.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
The manuscript has sold for various prices over the years; the next buyer may get it at a discount relative to its last outing.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026
Court documents state that on March 24, 2026, Porras Corras allegedly sold approximately two pounds of methamphetamine to another individual in a church parking lot.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The 1,467-square-foot house, built in 1961, was sold for $1,950,000, or $1,329 per square foot.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Up to 13,000 grapevine plants potentially infected by the bacteria have been sold across a total of 24 Northern and Central California counties, the CDFA said.
—Seamus Bozeman
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Bernardo Silva, for instance, made one appearance for Benfica before being sold to Monaco.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sold
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The desktop milling machine is marketed for manufacturing firearm components.—
Molly Parker,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The chain has been further pinched in recent years by the growth of DoorDash, Uber Eats and other restaurant delivery companies which marketed access to a slew of cuisines besides pizza.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Less than a week after the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs to secure the championship title, Woods' faux-orange ostrich leather purse — which retailed for $125 from her Woods by Jordyn brand — completely sold out.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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General admission passes to the three-day festival originally retailed at $649 and $549 for the festival’s two weekends, respectively, with VIP tickets priced at double.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Inside, five bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and a powder room are distributed across roughly 4,900 square feet on three levels.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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The Buc-ee’s candy that has been credited with fueling the Bulldogs’ offensive onslaught has been distributed in sparing doses in Georgia’s dugout at the College World Series.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Almiron and Mulder exchanged words following a foul near midfield.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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The infraction came during first-half stoppage time in the Group D match when Almiron and Mert Mulder exchanged words following a foul near midfield.—
Ryan Morik OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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“Sold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sold. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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