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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
Given that the month still has seven major automobile auctions to be held, there's every chance that January 2026 might see a billion dollars worth of collectible car sales.
—New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026
In 2023, Matt Engfer was at back-to-back lien auctions in Texas.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Beijing also held several soybean auctions in recent weeks, an indication that room is being cleared for more incoming cargoes.
—Hallie Gu, Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
The award winners will receive trophies given in Geneva on November 10, after the Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo autumn auctions.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
But those rates are based on the costs utilities have to pay for that energy, either from their own plants or at free market auctions.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
The lender has postponed foreclosure auctions for the property on multiple occasions, public documents show.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Some of Jobs’ bow ties have sold for thousands of dollars at other auctions.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
Now, Arthaus is slowly reopening, thanks to fundraisers and charity auctions that have helped the space build back.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
Given that the month still has seven major automobile auctions to be held, there's every chance that January 2026 might see a billion dollars worth of collectible car sales.
—New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026
In 2023, Matt Engfer was at back-to-back lien auctions in Texas.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Beijing also held several soybean auctions in recent weeks, an indication that room is being cleared for more incoming cargoes.
—Hallie Gu, Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
The award winners will receive trophies given in Geneva on November 10, after the Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo autumn auctions.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
But those rates are based on the costs utilities have to pay for that energy, either from their own plants or at free market auctions.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
The lender has postponed foreclosure auctions for the property on multiple occasions, public documents show.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Some of Jobs’ bow ties have sold for thousands of dollars at other auctions.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auctions
Noun
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For Big Food, the result has been slowing — or even declining — sales, followed by stock declines.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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Discoveryis the market’s platform showcasing feature films in development, promoting Nordic talents and fostering international co-production, financing and sales connections.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
30 Jan. 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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Lessons from 1,000 Deals — Price Pritchett A practitioner’s guide to avoiding integration missteps, based on patterns observed across hundreds of real-world transactions.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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More importantly, transactions increased for the first time in two years.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In September 2025, Puma and Nouchi released the Mostro Sock, an ankle-high version that swaps the signature strap for a sock profile while keeping the spiked rubber sole and textured tread.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Kelly swaps out the anthropomorphic Tyrannosaurus Rex for an orange unicorn with a yellow mane and a purple tummy.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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The negotiations are similar to those previously carried out with companies including Chevron, PDVSA said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Although the two were mostly in favor of improving revenue-sharing for the teams in over two-plus years of bitter negotiations, the discovery process showed their growing frustration with NASCAR's board of directors over its refusal to make the charters permanent.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Those restraints are lawful because the NFL collectively bargains them with the NFL players association.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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One of the best Cyber Monday bargains out there is this incredible OLED portable from Asus, which is crammed with high-end silicon for peak performance on all of today's top titles.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Nov. 2025
Verb
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De Beers purchases the diamonds specifically from artisanal miners in Kono, Sierra Leone, which is located close to a rich kimberlite pipe.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Bernasconi says the bar purchases about 15 exclusive casks each year.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Snag deals on carry-ons, sling bags, and more starting at just $22.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Fed deals frequently with the European Central Bank, Bank of Japan, Bank of England and other critical central banks on matters such as global economic stability or at times of economic turmoil.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Auctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auctions. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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