1
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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2
as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge
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3
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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Recent Examples of buy
Austin Mock, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
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—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Some top college football programs will ease into the 2025 season with a Week 1 buy game, but that is not the case for either Texas and Ohio State.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
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Verb
This seems like a buy-low spot on Colorado and a sell-high spot on Houston.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
All the Latest Tech, Tested by Our Experts Sign up for the Lab Report to receive PCMag's latest product reviews, buying advice, and insights.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
Research teams at 13 of the 19 banks that actively follow Aramco have a buy rating, including Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Some top college football programs will ease into the 2025 season with a Week 1 buy game, but that is not the case for either Texas and Ohio State.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
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Russia pushed for sales of its strategic S-400 system to the Arab Gulf in the 2010s but ultimately never won any export contracts, even though Saudi Arabia and Qatar seriously considered purchasing them and ultimately opted for alternatives.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Other members of the 32-state alliance involved in purchasing Russian oil include Hungary and Slovakia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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According to court records, Recio agreed to bribe Costanzo, who was the DEA supervisor in Miami, in exchange for his providing the private investigator with confidential information about narcotics investigations.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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Reviewing fake CDLs experts say are sometimes issued by unscrupulous American trucking schools or bribed Mexican bureaucrats.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Lerner believes that without smarter management, enterprises will face spiraling bills and strained infrastructure.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The governor said that the suspect is believed to have acted alone.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Hoerner has recorded 27 steals on 32 attempts.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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José Caballero put Boston off-balance with a one-out ground-rule double and steal of third, and an error by Hamilton brought him home.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Kaivan Shroff, a 2024 delegate for Harris, said the former vice president has the right to tell the story of her campaign, as does Biden, who has conducted a few interviews and speeches since leaving office.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Utah Department of Public of Safety said in an update Wednesday night that two people were initially taken into custody after the shooting but later released.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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This shift represents a fundamental change in how professional development happens, with corporations taking direct responsibility for credentialing workers in emerging technologies.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Amazon’s home department is having an end-of-season sale with bargain deals on outdoor furniture and accessories.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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Democratic government that followed largely left that bargain intact, choosing stability over justice.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Nikki also shared a few candid sentiments upon accepting her award.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Over the last month, three House Democrats have sworn off contributions from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee after accepting them in prior election cycles.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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