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
Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Shares are down 40% this year but the firm says shareholders should still buy the dip.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Neighbors helping as grocery buddies Last week, Kelsey Strouse, 34, saw a post on a buy nothing social media group chat about grocery buddies.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The University of Michigan’s measure of current personal finances declined to a six-year low, while buying conditions for big-ticket goods were considered the worst since mid-2022.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Shares are down 40% this year but the firm says shareholders should still buy the dip.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
Melius reiterates Broadcom and Nvidia as buys Melius says Broadcom and Nvidia are cloud capex leaders.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Neighbors helping as grocery buddies Last week, Kelsey Strouse, 34, saw a post on a buy nothing social media group chat about grocery buddies.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
Verb
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Like a broker, Spring Creek purchases product from farmers and takes ownership of the product in the food hub's warehouse.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Be sure to purchase your day pass or state park pass online in advance of your visit.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There's no shame in a little bit of bribing to get the job done!—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
25 Dec. 2025
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After a seven-week trial, Lopez was convicted in March 2023, along with the sports marketing firm Full Play Group, of participating in a scheme to bribe South American soccer officials.—
Hernan Lopez,
Variety,
20 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Even if those traits have been on display for years and Antetokounmpo has stacked up great performances for over a decade, Turner believes people need to take time to appreciate his consistent excellence.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Officials believe that lightning was the cause of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Pierre nearly came up with a steal on the ensuing inbounds pass, and Kansas moved downcourt for an alley-oop dunk.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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Angie Djoko notched a double-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds and three steals, while Kendal Murphy tallied 12 points, five rebounds and three steals as Danvers came from behind to defeat Beverly 59-46 in the Northeastern Conference.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Boston's David Pastrnak had an assist on Lindholm's goal to extend his scoring streak to four games, with four goals and four assists in that span.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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While past studies have shown that dairy products may have a protective effect against dementia, how specific dairy products affect cognitive health remains unclear.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After bringing Lillis back to shore, he was joined by other people who helped to take her out of the water with her left arm missing from the elbow.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Visitors can spend their entire trip switching off between the two, but be sure to take some time to explore the rocky cove beaches called calas that have made Costa Blanca famous.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the opening of this 1957 bargain-bin drive-in picture, a mid-century WASP patriarch in the Man in the Gray Flannel Suit mold (Whit Bissell) plucks the body of a student athlete (Gary Conway) from a flaming bus crash.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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These $14 Ruffle Ankle Socks would look great with these $36 Mary Jane Ballet Flats, creating a chic, girly look—while this Brushed Bomber Jacket is a great bargain at just $56 and can dress up any look while keeping you warm.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The restaurant is busy preparing for a big night of food and drinks, and is no longer accepting reservations due to high demand, instead going with a first-come-first-served policy.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Unlike conventional recycling systems, the process accepts mixed plastic waste.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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