as in demands
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 sells
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 markets
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
To appeal to a Gen Z consumer in the US and Europe — two of Calvin Klein’s strongest markets — the brand is introducing Euphoria to a more premium audience, through a higher concentration dosage of up to 28%, and with a more expensive price tag of $129 for 100ml.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
De Rigo expressed her optimism for the Mercosur deal to eventually materialize, while highlighting the growing importance of India, among the emerging markets.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
International sales represent one quarter of total circulation, with North America and France as leading markets.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
In recent months, Lyft has been breaking into new markets.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Support Hawaiian artisans and small businesses by shopping at makers' markets like Ho’omau Hawaii Market.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
The region typically represents significant box office revenue for Hindi films given the large Indian diaspora populations in those markets.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
These plans are not insurance, and therefore not subject to the Affordable Care Act's rules or protections, says Joann Volk, a professor at Georgetown University who studies private insurance markets.
—Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Visit Anaheim is a not-for-profit that books the Anaheim Convention Center and markets the city.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Kevin's Hawaiian Style Chicken The Kevin's brand—which markets to the paleo and keto-friendly crowd—is not new to me.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Other influencers picked up on the news, posting their disappointment that Vital Farms, which markets itself as pasture-raised, was also feeding its chickens a soy and corn mixture.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Its broad exposure across residential, commercial, and infrastructure end markets ties closely to construction cycles.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
On paper, SuperBox markets itself as just hardware.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Today, Serhant is the CEO of SERHANT, a brokerage and media company that closed more than $6 billion in sales last year and regularly markets nine-figure penthouses to billionaire buyers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Many studios and theaters typically use the two largest metros to gauge which markets to expand to and how long a movie will be playing in theaters.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
James Reilly, senior markets economist at Capital Economics, said in a note that while the broader stock market continues to climb higher, exposure to AI will be a specific boost or drag for certain companies.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
To appeal to a Gen Z consumer in the US and Europe — two of Calvin Klein’s strongest markets — the brand is introducing Euphoria to a more premium audience, through a higher concentration dosage of up to 28%, and with a more expensive price tag of $129 for 100ml.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
De Rigo expressed her optimism for the Mercosur deal to eventually materialize, while highlighting the growing importance of India, among the emerging markets.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
International sales represent one quarter of total circulation, with North America and France as leading markets.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
In recent months, Lyft has been breaking into new markets.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Support Hawaiian artisans and small businesses by shopping at makers' markets like Ho’omau Hawaii Market.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
The region typically represents significant box office revenue for Hindi films given the large Indian diaspora populations in those markets.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
These plans are not insurance, and therefore not subject to the Affordable Care Act's rules or protections, says Joann Volk, a professor at Georgetown University who studies private insurance markets.
—Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
The six-parter will provide insight into the high-end supercar world, and the team at Brabus that makes and markets the vehicles and other lifestyle brand goods.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Visit Anaheim is a not-for-profit that books the Anaheim Convention Center and markets the city.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Kevin's Hawaiian Style Chicken The Kevin's brand—which markets to the paleo and keto-friendly crowd—is not new to me.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Other influencers picked up on the news, posting their disappointment that Vital Farms, which markets itself as pasture-raised, was also feeding its chickens a soy and corn mixture.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Its broad exposure across residential, commercial, and infrastructure end markets ties closely to construction cycles.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
On paper, SuperBox markets itself as just hardware.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Today, Serhant is the CEO of SERHANT, a brokerage and media company that closed more than $6 billion in sales last year and regularly markets nine-figure penthouses to billionaire buyers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Many studios and theaters typically use the two largest metros to gauge which markets to expand to and how long a movie will be playing in theaters.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for markets
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Among the demands are a requirement for judicial warrants, better identification of DHS officers, new use of force standards and a stop to racial profiling.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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That includes hackers, foreign governments and legal demands from agencies like the FBI.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Publix also sells lottery tickets and is known for selling many winning tickets.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ciena sells a variety of products for high-speed fiber optical networks.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Markets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markets. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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