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
Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 7 Aug. 2025
This right is essential to endorsement deals by pro athletes and celebrities, since they are paid to urge their fans and consumers to buy a product or service.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025
Target Circle is offering a buy one, get 50% off deal through July 20.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 21 July 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
When buying a supplement, make sure the product is independently tested.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 7 Aug. 2025
This right is essential to endorsement deals by pro athletes and celebrities, since they are paid to urge their fans and consumers to buy a product or service.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Others have been critical of the EC’s investigation of Broadcom's VMware buy before.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025
Target Circle is offering a buy one, get 50% off deal through July 20.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bought
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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
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Closures come after two rounds of layoffs The store closures come months after Kroger announced two rounds of layoffs of an unspecified number of non-store workers this spring.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
29 Nov. 2022
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Altuve appears headed for enshrinement in Cooperstown at age 35 with 640 steals, 248 homers, three batting titles and a .305 career average.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And if home security’s been on your list, the Eufy Video Doorbell is a steal with 50% off and sharp 2K video, local storage, and smart alerts that don’t cry wolf.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Aug. 2025
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The star defensive tackle had two-years left on his deal that was one of the best bargains across the league.—
C. Isaiah Smalls,
Miami Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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What Analysts Are Saying About Amazon’s Stock Is Amazon stock – which has lost 2.4% of its value so far in 2025 – trading at a bargain price?—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Following its success, Netflix struck a massive deal north of $400 million to develop sequels, leading to 2022's Glass Onion and now, Wake Up Dead Man.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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He’s talked his way out of hostage situations and brokered deals to keep his colleagues alive.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Bought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bought. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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