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
Maria Aspan, NPR, 17 May 2026
Nana bought shark and snake hand puppets as gifts for them.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
These capabilities will form an interoperable infrastructure that integrates with existing buy-side tools while establishing a consistent framework for attribution, optimization, and performance measurement across premium video.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 May 2026
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Verb
The coalition represents large importers that compete with Cambria, as well as small businesses like Keck's and home builders that buy quartz.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 17 May 2026
Nana bought shark and snake hand puppets as gifts for them.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Noun
That’s the highest percentage of buys among megacap stocks.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
These capabilities will form an interoperable infrastructure that integrates with existing buy-side tools while establishing a consistent framework for attribution, optimization, and performance measurement across premium video.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
Verb
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Launching at the end of the month, the capsule collection will include two styles of sandals embellished with beads and shells and matching necklaces, available to purchase separately.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The ethics rules do not require disclosure of specific amounts, but ranges of securities purchased.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Please, holler at your boy, soften my enemies, bribe the devil.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Another man Wang communicated with, John Chen, was also sentenced to 20 months in prison for acting as an unregistered agent and bribing an IRS agent, prosecutors said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Now might not seem the moment for Democrats to be quarrelling, but many of them believe that the only way to build the Party back up is to remake it.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt told 6 ABC that investigators believe a group of friends, who included two boys and two girls, were hanging out at the home when the fatal shooting occurred.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Carter was electric at both ends of the floor, leading the Aces with 27 points, shooting 13-for-16 from the field and adding eight rebounds, four assists and two steals.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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During the at-bat, thye tried to pull off a double steal with Bichette going for second base and Benge going home.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Today’s draftniks have access to endless high-def broadcasts and custom compilations showing a prospect’s every snap.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Cleveland had the advantage offensively against Detroit but won’t against New York, San Antonio or Oklahoma City.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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When occupancy is lower, the evening happy hour takes place in the lobby lounge, but does not skimp on the buffet spread of hot and cold items, enough for dinner for many people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Trump took credit for an April 16th agreement between Israel and Lebanon, which Iran demanded as a condition for broader talks with the United States.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Taiwanese legislators subsequently approved a $25 billion special defense budget on Friday, a move the senators pointed to as a sign the island is living up to its end of the bargain.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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In fairness, so did everyone else, and with the signing window coming to a close, the White Sox were able to nab Murakami for a (now bargain) two-year, $34 million deal.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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On May 14, Dana Williamson, a former top aide to Newsom and onetime Becerra political adviser, pleaded guilty in federal court after accepting a plea deal to multiple charges, including committing bank and wire fraud, filing a false tax return, and lying to the FBI.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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That case marked the first civil jury trial stemming from the disaster, with jurors similarly tasked only with calculating damages because Boeing has accepted liability.—
Rio Yamat,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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