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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as in to merchandise
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Recent Examples of auction
David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
In addition, the fiesta will feature live music and many local artists in the event’s silent and live auctions.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
In his first appearance in 2019, Mahomes helped set a fundraising record at the 10th event, auctioning off the biggest money-maker at the party.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
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Noun
Judge Russin was initially hesitant to allow an auction to move forward, noting the Argentum offer was nowhere near the total amount owed creditors.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
In addition, the fiesta will feature live music and many local artists in the event’s silent and live auctions.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
Verb
Prior to the vote, the U.S. government auctioned off $16 billion of its 20-year bonds on Wednesday, which economists told Reuters had seen weak demand and signaled growing fears about the U.S.'s fiscal difficulties.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
In his first appearance in 2019, Mahomes helped set a fundraising record at the 10th event, auctioning off the biggest money-maker at the party.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auction
Noun
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Grab it on sale for just $15 now, and consider stocking up on refills to get you through the rest of the summer.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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On sale for $38, this practical shorts-skirt hybrid can be customized to your preferred length with cinching side seams.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
Verb
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All are characters from Sanrio, the merchandising company behind her universe of cuteness.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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Media coverage excites executives and, when merchandised across digital marketing channels, has tremendous reach and impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Skydance transaction has been pending at the FCC since last fall, leaving Paramount executives in limbo.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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The latter, introduced in 2023 but previously stalled, aimed to boost credit card payment competition by requiring issuers to allow more than two networks (beyond mainly Visa and Mastercard) to process transactions.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
Verb
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After a dance and a kiss and freighted promises are exchanged, Lucy receives a call from Sophie that Mark is now stalking her outside her apartment.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
13 June 2025
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Oil prices soared on Friday as Israel and Iran exchanged attacks, making it all but certain that gasoline prices would rise for U.S. drivers within days, industry analysts told ABC News.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 June 2025
Verb
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The prosecutor, suspecting that Rocha and Honorio could be buying babies to resell them, shared information about the case with the federal police, which continued the investigation.—
Allan de Abreu,
The Dial,
3 June 2025
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Her campaign said that additional income came from Wu reselling her Boston Celtics season tickets to various games in 2024.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2025
Verb
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More prisoners were swapped Monday in a staggered process taking place over coming days, Zelensky and the Russian Defense Ministry announced, though neither side said how many.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The flavor mingles well with the typical ingredients of mayonnaise and mustard, but if your recipe already contains vinegar, consider swapping it out for pickle juice instead.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
Verb
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In that case, purchasing EWZ calls, such as the slightly in-the-money August $28 strike calls for approximately $1.00.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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On Wednesday, the latest Consumer Price Index data showed that overall inflation rose less than expected for goods and services commonly purchased by Americans.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Medicine and equipment was stolen amid the fighting, so nurses have learned to bargain for it at nearby pharmacies.—
Sophie Neiman,
Christian Science Monitor,
5 May 2025
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The two unions have joined together to bargain, with negotiations continuing over the past week on issues like holidays, alternative work weeks, time off, health insurance and retirement plans.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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“Auction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auction. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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