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
Jeanne Phillips, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
Depending on the size of your lawn, your physical condition, and your budget, buying a riding lawnmower may or may not be a good purchase.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
Jim Edwards, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
There was also Allwyn’s $4.15 billion buy of PrizePicks, which closed earlier this month.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 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
Keith graduated from high school, found a good job, bought a house and recently married.
—Jeanne Phillips, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
Depending on the size of your lawn, your physical condition, and your budget, buying a riding lawnmower may or may not be a good purchase.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
Kwon argues that the proxy for that speculation is the rise in options trading, as opposed to traditional buy-hold-sell retail investor behavior.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
There was also Allwyn’s $4.15 billion buy of PrizePicks, which closed earlier this month.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bought
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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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Bam Adebayo put together a strong performance for the Heat, finishing with 29 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 37 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy Lee had nine points, six rebounds and two steals.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sawgrass Mills is playful and even a little zany, so that amid all those bargain outlet stores, there’s a sense of adventure.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Some Lake County restaurateurs participating in the annual February Flavor Festival are noticing its impact on customer behavior, as well as bargain hunters trying their establishments for the first time.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors say many of the charges came from plea bargain deals signed with former police officers Ronnie Lessa and Élcio Queiroz, sentenced in October 2024 for the killings to 78 and 59 years in prison, respectively.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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But Coach never agreed to that deal, and once Ozzy got the key on the ground, Coach dragged it over to win supplies.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Bought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bought. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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