as in demand
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
a great increase in the market for high-tech gadgets
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as in to sell
to offer for sale to the public
local farmers market their garden-fresh produce at roadside stands all over the valley
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Recent Examples of market
Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Still under construction is an attached market where seafood, pasta, artisanal foods and more will be sold.
—Providence Journal, The Providence Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Cassio Mendoza, a spokesperson for the mayor, did not directly answer the Tribune’s questions about when a public market will open, where it would be located, how it would be funded or how many markets the city plans to open.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Water bottles, chewing gum, and local treats like almonds picked from the main market in Marrakech accompanied the info.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Still under construction is an attached market where seafood, pasta, artisanal foods and more will be sold.
—Providence Journal, The Providence Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Collagen supplements have surged in popularity, marketed as an easy solution for smoother, firmer and more youthful-looking skin.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Cassio Mendoza, a spokesperson for the mayor, did not directly answer the Tribune’s questions about when a public market will open, where it would be located, how it would be funded or how many markets the city plans to open.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for market
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Newer firms in the defense tech space are becoming aware of those demands and are structuring deals accordingly.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Insatiable demand from global companies for its AI chips has cemented its dominance with an 81% market share by revenue for data center chips, according to research from the International Data Corporation.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Identity Theft companies can monitor personal information like your Social Security number (SSN), phone number, and email address, and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Coco frio, also known as fresh coconut water, is a refreshment commonly sold by street vendors on the island.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Market.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/market. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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