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resell

verb

re·​sell (ˌ)rē-ˈsel How to pronounce resell (audio)
resold (ˌ)rē-ˈsōld How to pronounce resell (audio) ; reselling
Synonyms of resellnext

transitive verb

: to sell (something) again
He bought the house with plans to fix it up and resell it.
reseller noun
plural resellers
book/computer/ticket resellers
a value-added reseller
now available for purchase through authorized resellers

Examples of resell in a Sentence

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Now, the cups have been reselling online for hundreds of dollars, USA TODAY previously reported. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025 Today, Swiss mechanical watches are like fine art pieces, appreciating assets that collectors can—and do—resell at auction. Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025 As an entrepreneur who purchases items and resells them, Dubose relies on the store for his inventory. Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 28 Nov. 2025 The school can resell the tickets at any price but is responsible for absorbing any losses. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for resell

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of resell was in 1572

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“Resell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resell. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.

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