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
The Week Uk, TheWeek, 1 Mar. 2026
Maybe President Macron’s government will buy them for the Louvre.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026
Roku in recent months has struck new alliances with other companies’ demand-side platforms, opening itself up to broader programmatic buys.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Of course this affects his finances, and his ability to buy a home.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 1 Mar. 2026
Maybe President Macron’s government will buy them for the Louvre.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
One of my many jobs here at The Drive is to scour the internet for great buys on all things automotive-adjacent.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026
Roku in recent months has struck new alliances with other companies’ demand-side platforms, opening itself up to broader programmatic buys.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
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Mega Millions tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Shoppers who purchased the frozen meatballs at an Arizona Aldi location should check the packaging details listed in the recall notice to determine whether their product is affected.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Fanatics uses these gatherings not to bribe or threaten their detractors into silence, but to educate them on the business.—
A.J. Perez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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When those efforts were ineffective, Roefaro bribed Taylor with tens of thousands of dollars in cash payments, between which Taylor issued a memo recommending the NYPD award the company a contract worth more than $11 million, according to the indictment.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of others are believed missing.—
LEFTERIS PITARAKIS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Critics believed that greater transparency would have helped the union avoid the missteps that led to the selection of Howell, who endured multiple controversies during his 34-year executive career with Booz Allen.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Bam Adebayo put together a strong performance for the Heat, finishing with 29 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 37 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy Lee had nine points, six rebounds and two steals.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Currently, 39 states have average prices below the $3-per-gallon threshold.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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Every city has a notorious nightclub or bar worth visiting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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And areas of south Lebanon – Hezbollah’s home turf – have once again been pounded from across the Israeli border, leaving dozens of people killed and injured, while thousands have fled their homes to take shelter out of the line of fire.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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On the smallest scales, structure gets washed out, while on larger scales, structure takes a long time to form, as larger scales plus the finite speed of gravity translate into longer timescales for collapse.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
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The bargain prices have benefited young people like Chen willing to live in remote but affordable housing now available across the country.—
Albee Zhang,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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That means expect bargain shopping, not whale hunting when free agency opens next week even though the roster has more holes than most offseasons.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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The team accepted the invitation without hesitation.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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Reimbursement rates have not kept up with costs, deterring dentists from accepting Medicaid, said Marko Vujicic, chief economist and vice president at the ADA Health Policy Institute.—
Phil Galewitz,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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