as in sales
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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Recent Examples of auctions
Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Last year, the artist’s weekly auctions fetched bids ranging from 1 to 100 Ether (around $2,000 to $208,000) per piece.
—Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The evening will be filled with live entertainment, auctions and gourmet bites from some of DFW’s top chefs and restaurants.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Guests will appreciate the original art and the vintage decor, acquired at auctions and restored by the proprietor.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
The classic car auctions at Monterey and Pebble Beach in August topped $430 million, marking the second-highest total ever.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
But foreclosure auctions are regularly pushed back and can be canceled if ownership reaches a deal with the lender.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Luxury real estate auctions are becoming more common for distinctive properties that may be difficult to price in a standard listing.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Line dancing, auctions, food and other activities are included.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
Last year, the artist’s weekly auctions fetched bids ranging from 1 to 100 Ether (around $2,000 to $208,000) per piece.
—Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The evening will be filled with live entertainment, auctions and gourmet bites from some of DFW’s top chefs and restaurants.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Guests will appreciate the original art and the vintage decor, acquired at auctions and restored by the proprietor.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
The classic car auctions at Monterey and Pebble Beach in August topped $430 million, marking the second-highest total ever.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
But foreclosure auctions are regularly pushed back and can be canceled if ownership reaches a deal with the lender.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Luxury real estate auctions are becoming more common for distinctive properties that may be difficult to price in a standard listing.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Line dancing, auctions, food and other activities are included.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auctions
Noun
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Kinlaw works in drywall sales, according to the Gaston Gazette, and was elected to the board in 2022.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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But the center has seen an exodus of artists following the name change, while ticket sales have been lagging, according to analyses in the Washington Post and the New York Times.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Dorian Gray, the Victorian era’s proto-Clavicular, literally exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty—a move that the looksmaxxing community would seem to endorse wholeheartedly.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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The group exchanges little looks.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Look for small, unfamiliar charges because criminals often test accounts with tiny transactions before attempting larger withdrawals.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The figures, which are based on more than 500,000 weekly transactions covered by WorldACD’s data, indicate that global tonnages were relatively stable compared with the previous week, with capacity dipping 1 percent.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Louisianians know the pleasure of a cushaw, which swaps perfectly with pumpkin.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sweet Caroline swaps the typical dinner-and-drinks routine for something way more interactive.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Television revenue is one battle line being drawn as owners prepare to push for a salary cap during collective bargaining negotiations after the season.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Washington still insists negotiations with Iran are progressing, while deploying thousands of troops to the region, some of which – including 3,500 that arrived from Asia this weekend – have now started to assemble.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One potential—though untested—workaround would be for conferences, which are private entities, to serve as a joint employer that bargains with a players’ union.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The performers’ union and the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of companies like Netflix and Paramount, issued a short joint press release noting that their talks would continue.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Outside of one firm that purchases delinquent property taxes, First National Assets, with a Chicago office, other health-care firms appear to have no interest in the Vista network, which includes a satellite facility in Lindenhurst at Route 132 and Deep Lake Road.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The rebate could be extended for an additional decade at 25%, if AT&T purchases the site.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Other clearance deals worth checking out Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Amazon Spring Sale fragrance deals The Amazon Spring sale is another great opportunity to add to your fragrance stash.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Auctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auctions. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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