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
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Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s X has come clean about attempts by an organized cybercrime ring to bribe staff in an attempt to reactivate scam accounts peddling dubious cryptocurrencies.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Nov. 2025
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Esformes even bribed the basketball coach at the University of Pennsylvania to classify his son as a scholarship athlete, according to a trial witness.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 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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But Ware held his own against the Cavaliers’ talented frontcourt on Monday, totaling 14 rebounds, 20 rebounds, one steal and one block in his third straight start for the injured Adebayo.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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If his 2025 season was an aberration, signing him to a one-year deal could be a steal this winter.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The company has pilot programs in Singapore, France, Spain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, among others.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ovechkin now has eight points on the year despite the Capitals’ disappointing start to the 2025-2026 campaign.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Back in 2006, the restoration work of Taihedian (Hall of Supreme Harmony), the largest building in the palace, took less than two years.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Standing in the way of technology development is not a good look for the Democratic Party, but demanding that tech companies foot the bill for the need to modernize, upgrade and massively expand utility electricity generation would be a good position to take.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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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
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Major carriers are required to automatically rebook passengers whose flights are canceled at no charge — or refund the airfare if the passenger decides not to accept the new flight.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Schuschnigg resigned, accepted Hitler’s terms to avoid the shedding of Bruderblut, and, on March 12, German troops marched into Austria.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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