as in sale
a public event at which things are sold to the people who offer to pay the most
She bought the desk at an auction. He made several bids at the auction.
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Recent Examples of auction
Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
At the same time, an auction firm is taking offers for the home, with a closing of bids at 4 p.m. Chicago time Wednesday.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
On the fashion front, Karolina Kurkova took to the stage to auction a pair of Chopard earrings with a total of 36.28 carats of yellow and white diamonds, which were sold for 400,000 euros.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
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Noun
Related article Princess Diana gowns star in ‘largest’ auction of late royal’s fashion
In the age of biopics — more than 20 were released in 2023 alone, and another 10 in the works currently — a passing likeness to the public figure in question will not suffice.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
At the same time, an auction firm is taking offers for the home, with a closing of bids at 4 p.m. Chicago time Wednesday.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Verb
Even more money will be generated when the sculptures are auctioned off on Sept. 6.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
On the fashion front, Karolina Kurkova took to the stage to auction a pair of Chopard earrings with a total of 36.28 carats of yellow and white diamonds, which were sold for 400,000 euros.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auction
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Expansion into new markets and dedicated collections are driving sales of sustainable apparel.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 June 2025
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General tickets go on sale June 27 at 10 a.m. local time.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Everything Estée Lauder did was first-class and so many of us learned from every aspect — leadership skills to merchandising to marketing.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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But his true character is subsumed by a flurry of moments that seem designed to be memed or turned into future merchandising opportunities.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
21 May 2025
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The Skydance transaction has been pending at the FCC since last fall, leaving Paramount executives in limbo.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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The latter, introduced in 2023 but previously stalled, aimed to boost credit card payment competition by requiring issuers to allow more than two networks (beyond mainly Visa and Mastercard) to process transactions.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
Verb
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After a dance and a kiss and freighted promises are exchanged, Lucy receives a call from Sophie that Mark is now stalking her outside her apartment.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
13 June 2025
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Energy supplies did not end up in the cross hairs last year when Israel and Iran exchanged missile barrages, according to Citi.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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While the auction house resells a range of secondhand Birkin bags, ranging in price from $5,000 to $220,000, there's only one original.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
5 June 2025
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In addition to providing updates on specific tasks, make sure to take time to discuss professional development, and ask for continuous feedback. VIDEO QUIZ Plush toys inspired by Nordic mythology are the latest product to go viral on TikTok, reselling for thousands of dollars online.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Other kids were flirting, swapping AIM usernames, and calling each other boyfriend and girlfriend.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Change is being declared, but most of it amounts to translation: one process swapped for another, nothing truly reimagined.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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When Americans purchase foreign stocks and see the greenback decline, Sterling noted, their returns can get a significant boost.—
Greg McKenna,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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State officials offered $20 million to purchase the airfield property near the Dade-Collier county line, according to a letter of intent sent to Miami-Dade and Collier counties.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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The sides had bargained on and off for more than a year by then, operating without a contract since November 2022.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
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What’s next: Backed by the Service Employees International Union, Oakland Assemblymember Buffy Wicks introduced Assembly Bill 1340 that would allow ridesharing drivers to bargain for better pay and benefits and provide more protections for gig workers.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
8 June 2025
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“Auction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auction. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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