as in store
made beforehand in large numbers
a bought dress that looked like a high-end designer item
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as in to purchase
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I really want to buy that new book, but I don't have enough money right now
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as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge
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as in to believe
to regard as right or true
if you buy that story, then I have a bridge in Brooklyn you might be interested in
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as in steal
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price
four cartons of ice cream for four dollars is a real buy
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as in purchased
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I really want to buy that new book, but I don't have enough money right now
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as in bribed
to influence someone with a bribe
there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge
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as in believed
to regard as right or true
if you buy that story, then I have a bridge in Brooklyn you might be interested in
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Recent Examples of bought
Patrick Frater, Variety, 14 July 2022
Cineplex has also begun offering refunds to all customers that pre-bought tickets for upcoming film screenings.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2022
Evens Sanon, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Zanoni said the city’s plans should buy time to avert the worst.
—Michael Phillis, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Because the ad wasn’t shown via U.S. media buys, Americans grew curious about the rare gathering of artists.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The chain said that refunds would be available to patrons who had pre-bought tickets.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 14 July 2022
Cineplex has also begun offering refunds to all customers that pre-bought tickets for upcoming film screenings.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2022
Verb
Street vendor Maxime Poulard buys charcoal from suppliers to resell at a higher price.
—Evens Sanon, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Zanoni said the city’s plans should buy time to avert the worst.
—Michael Phillis, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
Every guest after the first 100 who dines in from Saturday through Monday can get a buy one, get one beef pepper rice.
—Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Because the ad wasn’t shown via U.S. media buys, Americans grew curious about the rare gathering of artists.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bought
Adjective
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More than 82% of new space last year was built for traditional, specialty and super-store grocers.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Jan. 2026
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By then, store interior displays were as critical as the windows, reflecting each city’s unique take on the holiday season with decorations ranging from subdued to outrageous.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
23 Dec. 2025
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Guards Reed Sheppard and Thompson both rank in the top 10 in the league in total steals with 122 and 119, respectively.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Robinson finished with eight points, 12 rebounds, three blocks and two steals in the Knicks’ victory over the Hawks on April 6.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Readers on the ninth and 10th presidents, and the assimilation bargain.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Redick said before Sunday’s game that the Lakers were just going to control their end of the bargain with the third seed still up for grabs at tip-off.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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After avoiding a strike with a last-minute deal, the Los Angeles School District is turning to state officials for help funding its new contracts with the unions representing 70,000 of its workers.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The female singers particularly knocked it out of the ballpark; both deserve record deals or Broadway roles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Bought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bought. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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