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
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 May 2025
In August 2021, the couple bought a house in Metairie.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Best Haircare Deals Healthy hair starts at the scalp, which is why these TSA-sized scalp care products from Briogeo are the perfect summer buy — the set is 30 percent off.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 11 May 2025
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Verb
Pension funds and other asset managers likely bought equities aggressively, while Japanese bond purchases were largely driven by reserve managers, life insurers and also pension funds, according to Nomura.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 May 2025
In August 2021, the couple bought a house in Metairie.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Noun
That could be another neutral-court game, a home-and-home with a power conference opponent, or another buy game.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Best Haircare Deals Healthy hair starts at the scalp, which is why these TSA-sized scalp care products from Briogeo are the perfect summer buy — the set is 30 percent off.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
Verb
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The Taiwanese firm committed to purchase Circ’s recycled pulp over the course of five years to produce lyocell fibers that apparel brands can integrate into their existing supply chains.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
19 May 2025
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The system enables customers to purchase items without waiting in lines by integrating AI technology with sensors and computer vision.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Qatar also allegedly bribed FIFA officials for the rights to the World Cup in the first place.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
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Hackers have been stealing Coinbase customer information by bribing the company’s overseas support agents for access.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2025
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Scientists believe studying these extremophiles could revolutionize life sciences, bioengineering, and space exploration.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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According to sources, who wanted to remain anonymous to protect relationships, the money is most likely to be invested in improving the women’s training facilities at Cobham, which many behind the scenes believe have fallen behind those offered by WSL rivals.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Veteran guard Bria Hartley, who signed a training camp contract with the Sun exactly a week ago, was the team’s spark off the bench with 11 points plus four rebounds, three assists and two steals.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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In Pat Riley’s second season, Tim Hardaway closed out the Knicks with a dominant showing, piling up a career playoff-best 38 points, along with seven assists and five steals.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Only seven qualified American League hitters have a lower one.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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However, my hand has real diamond support, with even the club jack potentially pulling its weight, and my spades are poor.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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In another outfit change, Lopez took the opportunity to show off her abs in a sparkling metallic gown with dramatic cutouts and a sheer tiered fringe skirt.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The formal rulemaking process took about two years to complete, beginning in 2023.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
26 May 2025
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On Monday, May 26, Burger King is offering a bit of a different bargain with a buy one, get one deal on its signature Whopper.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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For under $100, these are an incredible bargain for such high-quality noise cancelling earbuds.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Operating engineers make $10K United Way donation United Way Northwest Indiana recently accepted a $10,000 donation from the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 during a special check presentation ceremony, according to a release.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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In January, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York sentenced former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) to 11 years in prison after he was found to have accepted bribes to take action to benefit the governments of Qatar and Egypt.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
25 May 2025
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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