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
Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The art vending machine inside the botanic garden is one of hundreds that have popped up across the country over the last few years, as young people search for inexpensive ways to buy and sell original pieces of art.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In recent years, the prodigal spenders at the big Hollywood movies studios were always good for a zero-hour buy.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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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
Of course, in the short term, investors will fret, which is why any downturns are buying opportunities.
—Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The art vending machine inside the botanic garden is one of hundreds that have popped up across the country over the last few years, as young people search for inexpensive ways to buy and sell original pieces of art.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
The key question now is whether IONS still merits a buy after this sizable move.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In recent years, the prodigal spenders at the big Hollywood movies studios were always good for a zero-hour buy.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bought
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The latest cuts are the third wave of reductions in administrative and other non-store jobs in 2025, following Kroger's back-to-back cuts in February and March.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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The store cuts come months after Kroger announced two rounds of layoffs of an unspecified number of non-store workers this spring.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Soto has been crafty on the base paths, recording 29 steals on 32 attempts.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Levi's Original Trucker Jacket Don’t miss out on this gem of a steal on this beloved Levi’s denim jacket that has racked up over 8,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Durango Antique Market Hunt for bargains and hidden gems at the Durango Antique Market, a downtown storefront with more than 20 different vendors.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The extension looks like a bargain, however, given a Sports Illustrated report that both the Las Vegas Raiders and the New York Giants were offering the 37-year-old quarterback more than $100 million.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sale of Isak, a deal The Athletic estimates has generated around £80million in accounting profit, has only helped their position further.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Then keep scrolling to shop more fall-ready Pottery Barn bedding deals.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Bought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bought. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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