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
Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Traps available for catching these animals are available to buy and rent.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
With two goals and two assists in 10 appearances this season, rejuvenated Villarreal wideman Nicolas Pepe knows all too well about the pitfalls of a big-money move to England, having arrived as Arsenal’s then-club-record buy in 2019.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Experts, though, say the meeting will likely be a moment for both countries to buy time.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Traps available for catching these animals are available to buy and rent.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
Castlery is running a buy more save more deal on furniture finds like an MCM-style dining set or a precious loveseat at over $200 off.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
With two goals and two assists in 10 appearances this season, rejuvenated Villarreal wideman Nicolas Pepe knows all too well about the pitfalls of a big-money move to England, having arrived as Arsenal’s then-club-record buy in 2019.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
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The couple has continued to purchase farmland with the goal of protecting it from development.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Wicked is available to purchase and stream now.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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But the company’s owner, Ana Chretien, is a close ally and business associate of Mario Juarez, who this news organization has previously reported to be a co-conspirator in an alleged scheme to bribe the former mayor.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Don’t bribe—empathize Bribing picky eaters with dessert is a common tactic parents use to get to the end of the meal.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With McCarthy, who many believe has an incredibly high NFL ceiling, the Vikings don’t know what to expect on a week-to-week basis — and there’s lots of room for growth.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Others believe a different origin story.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The 18-year-old rookie also recorded two rebounds and two steals through 31 minutes of action.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Wembanyama had 31 points, 14 rebounds, six blocks, four assists and three steals.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The former first round pick in the 2024 MLB draft had a masterful outing, finishing with 12 strikeouts, which broke Don Newcombe’s rookie record for the most in a World Series start, set in 1949.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hank remained single throughout the series but has had brief moments of chemistry with other characters, including with Nina Chapman (Sara Bues) in season 11.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Despite Rashida’s attempts at reason on behalf of Hamida, the elders take the baby away.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Freeman’s coaching style is different and more player-friendly than Kelly’s, and Freeman took Notre Dame to the national championship game a year ago.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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There is also the impact of how the rest of the stakeholders hold up their end of the bargain.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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The top 10% earners now drive nearly half of consumer spending, while everyone else hunts for bargains and low-cost options.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Members of the committee from both political parties criticized Underly for choosing to accept an alumni award at Indiana University instead of appearing before the committee Thursday to answer questions about student safety for the public that have arisen because of the Capital Times reporting.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Christopher Scholtes accepted a plea deal that carries a sentence of 20 to 30 years in prison.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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