auctioning

verb

present participle of auction
as in reselling

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auctioning
  1. exchanging
  2. swapping
  3. merchandising
  4. purchasing
  5. selling
  6. buying
  7. transacting
  8. bargaining
Verb
  • Hachimura received a warm welcome from his former Lakers teammates before the game, exchanging hugs with Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • By exchanging ownership, McCall would be able to implement more pedestrian safety measures, such as bike lanes and walking routes that are not standard for state highways, Youmans said.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of exchanging
Verb
  • The two companies have been swapping at the top of the table for years.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Regular garlic brings sharpness, heat and that familiar savory bite, while black garlic is sweeter, softer and more umami-forward, so swapping it in can noticeably change a dish.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of swapping
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  • Expect retailers to start merchandising home fragrance by room rather than by scent family, and expect brands to release coordinated multi-room sets.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Previously, the company had been merchandising denim throughout the store alongside other ready-to-wear.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of merchandising
Verb
  • Scams involving direct payments A scammer tricks you into authorizing a wire transfer, sending money through a payment app or purchasing gift cards.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Microsoft notes that availability, purchasing options, eligible games, and cloud gaming features may vary by market, device, account eligibility, and preview ring.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of purchasing
Verb
  • The measure would allow the district to borrow up to $300 million by selling bonds to investors.
    — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Combined with Direct’s later equipment decisions, independently raised cash could let Anthropic compare hardware and funding options with less need for the company selling the machines to help pay for them.
    — Wen Shao, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of selling
Verb
  • Someone looking for a straightforward term policy may prioritize price and a simple application, for example, while someone buying permanent coverage may care more about financial strength, cash value features and policy options.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Fans can also add a donation when buying tickets to any Live Nation show in Australia through November.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of buying
Verb
  • Going back to my initial discussion, many customers first met finance AI while transacting with financial institutions.
    — Ozan Ozerk, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Twelve days later, Amazon blocked Muse from shopping on its site, arguing that third-party agents should identify themselves and obtain a retailer’s permission before transacting on behalf of its customers.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of transacting
Verb
  • Equity and Casa Bonita management have been bargaining since April 2025, with the union meeting with management at least once a month, Hoeschen said.
    — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Yet one or more of the P5 could inject new names at the last minute, once again leaving the decision to behind-the-scenes bargaining among a few powerful states.
    — Ian Johnstone, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of bargaining
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