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
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
The ads have run for three weeks so far, out of a four-week ad buy.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 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
Napfun Neck Pillow With over 10,000 bought in the past month alone, this neck pillow has clearly earned its fan base.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
Follow our guide to starting your own no-buy pantry challenge.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
The ads have run for three weeks so far, out of a four-week ad buy.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 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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For a little over $8,000, this hangout’s a steal.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2026
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He is most known for catch opposing point guards off-guard with steals from behind in the back court, a move sure to elicit a raucous, standing ovation when performed for the first time in front of the Madison Square Garden faithful.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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But in a zero-sum world, where more money spent on incarceration means less money available for California’s growing network of trauma recovery centers, that’s a bad bargain.—
Kathy Brown-Lowe,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Another reason is that sectors of the US economy continue to rest on an implicit bargain between the government, employers, and migrants.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Trump also has been pushing Tehran for a deal to constrain its nuclear program.—
JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Tigers and free-agent pitcher Framber Valdez agreed to a three-year deal worth $115 million, according to multiple reports.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Bought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bought. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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