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
Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Traps available for catching these animals are available to buy and rent.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Barr also launched his first major TV ad buy and pushed back against two conservative PACs that have paid for TV ads attacking him.
—Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Experts, though, say the meeting will likely be a moment for both countries to buy time.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Traps available for catching these animals are available to buy and rent.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
With two goals and two assists in 10 appearances this season, rejuvenated Villarreal wideman Nicolas Pepe knows all too well about the pitfalls of a big-money move to England, having arrived as Arsenal’s then-club-record buy in 2019.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Barr also launched his first major TV ad buy and pushed back against two conservative PACs that have paid for TV ads attacking him.
—Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
Verb
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To plant the cutting or purchased plant, choose a pot that’s at least 8 inches deep and about 10 to 12 inches wide to accommodate growth, with plenty of drainage holes to let water escape.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Wicked is available to purchase and stream now.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Police were dispatched to the scene and the owner eventually lured the pet back down to the ground by bribing it with a cookie.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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While a dog can be bribed with a squeaky toy and a pig would surely look at the camera when enticed with a sausage on a stick, cats are known for their admirably self-serving demeanors.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Family told the Tampa Bay Times that no one believed her, and a police report was never filed.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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In what is believed to be the first of its kind at a major art museum, the Fondation Beyeler has appointed Swiss academic Rahel Kesselring as its inaugural botanical curator.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jake LaRavia added 25 points, eight rebounds, three assists and four steals off the Lakers’ bench.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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Westbrook came off the bench to post 12 points, five rebounds, a season-high 10 assists and two steals.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The former first round pick in the 2024 MLB draft had a masterful outing, finishing with 12 strikeouts, which broke Don Newcombe’s rookie record for the most in a World Series start, set in 1949.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hank remained single throughout the series but has had brief moments of chemistry with other characters, including with Nina Chapman (Sara Bues) in season 11.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Despite Rashida’s attempts at reason on behalf of Hamida, the elders take the baby away.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Freeman’s coaching style is different and more player-friendly than Kelly’s, and Freeman took Notre Dame to the national championship game a year ago.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As has been a weekly occurrence, Florida’s defense held up its end of the bargain, too.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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Say the managers see a software provider on the block at a bargain price, and want to add it to a tech portfolio.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Beyond range appears to be functional enough for widespread adoption and affordable enough to be widely accepted.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Oct. 2025
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The organization also sent a statement to The Star emphasizing their pledge to be an accepting environment for all fans.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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