AUCTION Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

auction 1 of 2

noun

as in sale

a public event at which things are sold to the people who offer to pay the most She bought the desk at an auction. He made several bids at the auction.

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auction

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verb

as in to merchandise

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Recent Examples of auction

Noun

Now, after more than 60 years of being the pride and joy of collectors around the world, and just out of an exhaustive six-year restoration by Andy Prill, a renowned classic-Porsche specialist in England, this 550A is heading to auction. —

Howard Walker, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026 Borrowing costs rose last week after a series of bond auctions drew weak demand as investors grew more concerned over fallout from the Iran war. —

Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026

Verb

If the highway administration again intervenes and stops the sale, Caltrans will have to auction off the land, local officials said. —

Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025 Separately, Barrett-Jackson will also auction a 1968 Ford Mustang Licensed Eleanor 25th Anniversary Limited Edition and a 1969 Ford Bronco at the event. —

Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for auction

Recent Examples of Synonyms for auction

Noun

For devout followers of BTS, or their colleagues in groups like Blackpink and Stray Kids, sales figures and stream counts are not neutral matters of fact.

— Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Krispy Kreme aims to have franchisees generate nearly 50% of systemwide sales starting in fiscal 2027 through refranchising efforts, the report said.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026