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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
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Other events include meet-and-greets with the animals, vendors, food trucks, auctions and face painting.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
How do Polk County sheriff's auctions work?
—Philip Joens, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Consignment and Upcycling With tariffs driving up prices, designers and clients alike are turning to local consignments and antique auctions.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The auction house Bonhams said in a statement that 30 of Ross' paintings will be sold at different auctions.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
Rental companies funnel a portion of their cars to wholesale auctions, which offer great liquidity, but fetch lower prices than retail, Woronka said.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Sotheby’s inaugural exhibition there will be for its auctions of Modern and Contemporary Art.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
At trial last year, antitrust enforcers alleged that Google used its position as a middleman in the advertising auctions to drive up the price of ads while paying less to the websites that display them.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
What McMahon does want, however, is for the Onondagas to pay taxes on other parcels of land that have been reacquired by the nation at county auctions.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Other events include meet-and-greets with the animals, vendors, food trucks, auctions and face painting.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
How do Polk County sheriff's auctions work?
—Philip Joens, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Consignment and Upcycling With tariffs driving up prices, designers and clients alike are turning to local consignments and antique auctions.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The auction house Bonhams said in a statement that 30 of Ross' paintings will be sold at different auctions.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
Rental companies funnel a portion of their cars to wholesale auctions, which offer great liquidity, but fetch lower prices than retail, Woronka said.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Sotheby’s inaugural exhibition there will be for its auctions of Modern and Contemporary Art.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
At trial last year, antitrust enforcers alleged that Google used its position as a middleman in the advertising auctions to drive up the price of ads while paying less to the websites that display them.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auctions
Noun
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While Lores has revived HP’s fortunes since becoming CEO in 2019 and continues to grow PC sales, concerns about tariffs and weakness in the printing business have cut 15% from the stock price this year.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, there are red flags of stress in auto lending for lower credit buyers, including the recent bankruptcy of subprime auto lender Tricolor — but sales and pricing of new vehicles through the third quarter remained far better than many had expected.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tole works for a company that exchanges commercial frying oil and was parked in a loading dock area of a hotel.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Though The Wrong Paris exchanges the City of Lights for the Lone Star State, that doesn't stop Dawn from falling for Trey (Pierson Fodé), The Honeypot bachelor that the other girls are vying for.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those transactions are still shaking out, while some of the propoertis have gone vacant and have lost access to utilities.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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Millennials and Gen Z now account for 36% of total card member spending—on par with Gen X—and are making 25% more transactions on average than older customers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a bid to show Arj that money doesn’t buy happiness, Gabriel swaps his life with Jeff’s, setting off a chaotic week of rich-and-poor, Freaky Friday-esque hijinks.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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Armani Beauty’s Lip Power Longwear Satin Lipstick delivers the pigmentation and staying power of a matte, but swaps a potentially harsh, line-accentuating finish for a soft, almost-balm-like satin.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The investment bank’s projections did come with a caveat, as the administration’s negotiations with foreign trade partners are perpetually in flux.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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While the volume of dollars in play remains murky, a source with knowledge of the negotiations said the new pact includes an element of exclusivity.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of the studios, congratulated Mulroney on her election.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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Oscar nominee and Lord of the Rings alum Astin will have quite the task ahead of them at the top of next year as SAG-AFTRA returns to the negotiating table with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which collectively bargains on behalf of the major Hollywood studios.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to a company fact sheet, big US brand Ralph Lauren purchases from 17 facilities across Guatemala, some of which are owned by Korean companies.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Prices up, purchases down Profits in the luxury industry nearly tripled from 2019 to 2024, according to McKinsey & Company's The State of Luxury report published in January.—
Monica Pitrelli,Zamrooth Nisha,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Here are the best Amazon deals worth grabbing today.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
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Standout deals on travel essentials, such as wireless earbuds and portable chargers, are about to expire.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Auctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auctions. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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