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verb

ˈbī How to pronounce buy (audio)
Definition of buynext
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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buy

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noun

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
Verb
The promise is that these agents can autonomously act on users’ behalves, from answering emails and sending invoices to booking flights and buying clothes. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 Some fans even moved in, buying $100,000 homes or renting $380-per-month apartments in surrounding subdivisions. — Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
Of the 51 analysts covering Salesforce, 36 have a buy or strong buy rating on the stock, LSEG data shows. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 Claiming at 62 buys five more years of checks than waiting until 67. — Ray R. Harris, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for buy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
  1. purchase
  2. bribe
  3. believe
  4. steal
  5. have
  6. take
  7. bargain
  8. accept
Verb
  • Le and her husband purchased their current location at 903 South Federal Blvd.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The method might make sense for companies that have the capital to purchase AI chips but don't have enough power, data center space or skilled labor.
    — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of purchase
Verb
  • Men shouted abuse from car windows or tried to bribe him with money, drugs, even girlfriends.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Silva then went from threatening the detective to attempting to bribe him, according to the report.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of bribe
Verb
  • Alderman maintains that each of the defendants have continued to lie to protect themselves and believes there is evidence of satanic worship.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026
  • His eldest son Théo Saujet worked on the scent Les Caves, inspired by the iconic Saint-Tropez night club Les Caves du Roy, which Thomas Saujet believes will be the most multigenerational of all the fragrances.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of believe
Noun
  • After starring in the opener with 13 points and a steal against the Warriors, Williams missed the last two games because of a foot contusion.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Richards finished the preseason loss with seven points on 2-of-2 shooting from the field and 3-of-4 shooting from the free-throw line, 10 rebounds, one steal and one block in 24 minutes.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of steal
Verb
  • The Israeli authorities have questions to answer, said The Jerusalem Post.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 10 Oct. 2026
  • New York City has policies that limit local law enforcement from sharing certain information with federal officers or honoring detainer requests unless immigrants have been convicted of violent crimes.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of have
Verb
  • The legislation takes a balanced and unprecedented approach to bundling a bevy of streamlining proposals into a single bill, said Ben Norris, senior vice president of regulatory affairs for the Solar Energy Industries Association.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Forward Eetu Luostarinen left the game midway through the third period after taking a puck to the face and did not return.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of take
Noun
  • But buyers balked at the price tag, and it was eventually auctioned off over the summer to PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel for the relative bargain of $130 million.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Even major battlefield setbacks may not push the group towards compromise if its leadership believes any concessions should be part of a broader regional bargain.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of bargain
Verb
  • AccuPoint does not charge an application fee or accept compensation from firms or any other parties for inclusion on the Financial Advisor 100 list.
    — Kelli Grant, CFP®,Riley de León, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Korean star Han Ji-min accepted The Hollywood Reporter’s Trailblazer Award at a glitzy gala high above Busan on Wednesday night, promising that her creative journey was only just beginning.
    — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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