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
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 May 2025
In August 2021, the couple bought a house in Metairie.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Best Haircare Deals Healthy hair starts at the scalp, which is why these TSA-sized scalp care products from Briogeo are the perfect summer buy — the set is 30 percent off.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 11 May 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
Pension funds and other asset managers likely bought equities aggressively, while Japanese bond purchases were largely driven by reserve managers, life insurers and also pension funds, according to Nomura.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 May 2025
In August 2021, the couple bought a house in Metairie.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Noun
That could be another neutral-court game, a home-and-home with a power conference opponent, or another buy game.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Best Haircare Deals Healthy hair starts at the scalp, which is why these TSA-sized scalp care products from Briogeo are the perfect summer buy — the set is 30 percent off.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 11 May 2025
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The National Retail Federation expects U.S. online and non-store sales this year to grow as much as 23% from 2020, to roughly $1.13 trillion, the trade group said in June.—
Angus Loten,
WSJ,
27 Oct. 2021
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And online and other non-store sales are expected to increase between 10% and 12%.—
Ivana Pino,
Fortune,
20 Dec. 2022
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Veteran guard Bria Hartley, who signed a training camp contract with the Sun exactly a week ago, was the team’s spark off the bench with 11 points plus four rebounds, three assists and two steals.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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In Pat Riley’s second season, Tim Hardaway closed out the Knicks with a dominant showing, piling up a career playoff-best 38 points, along with seven assists and five steals.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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Tim Elko could become the White Sox’s biggest bargain since Mark Buehrle.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
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Turner, the Indiana Pacers' standout 3-and-D center, would be a perfect cure for what ails the Warriors around the rim — but, as Marks points out, Turner seems likely to have played himself into an incredibly lucrative new free agent deal this summer.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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Keep scrolling to shop more deals during Wayfair’s early Memorial Day sale.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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“Bought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bought. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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