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
Greg Myre, NPR, 7 June 2025
Having traveled to 75 countries, bought real estate in 24, established businesses in 7, and educated her children in 4, Kathleen is the go-to expert on expat life.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Sean Conlon, CNBC, 16 May 2025
Bank of America on Wednesday raised its price target on Nvidia to $160 from $150 and reiterated its buy rating on the stock.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 16 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
Early in the war, the Russians began buying an Iranian drone, the Shahed 136.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 7 June 2025
Having traveled to 75 countries, bought real estate in 24, established businesses in 7, and educated her children in 4, Kathleen is the go-to expert on expat life.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Noun
Out of the 31 analysts covering Coinbase, 16 have a strong buy or buy rating, per LSEG data.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 16 May 2025
Bank of America on Wednesday raised its price target on Nvidia to $160 from $150 and reiterated its buy rating on the stock.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 16 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
Noun
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Jalen Reece Oak Ridge, 6-0, Sr. Buzz: Four-year standout averaged 22.0 pts, 7.7 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 3.8 steals.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Meanwhile, both the Sperry Authentic Original 2-eye Beaded Boat Shoes (which are back en vogue) and the supportive Vionic Women’s Uptown Sunset Slide Sandals are practically a steal at $60 off each.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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Friday, June 6 Book bargains: The Friends of the 4S Ranch Library is holding a book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 6 in the library’s community room, 10433 Reserve Drive.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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The site’s hidden outlet is brimming with bargain discounts — and the standouts are all going for less than $20.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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And to celebrate the holiday, restaurants across the country have deals and freebies.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Prior to the Darkchild deal, HarbourView had acquired rights from major artists, writers and producers, including T-Pain, Pat Benatar, Kane Brown, Luis Fonsi, James Fauntleroy, Wiz Khalifa and Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac, among others.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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“Bought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bought. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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