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
Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
In Western Europe, Italy and Spain are now buying Turkish series and Valley of Hearts has fared well on Mediaset’s Canale 5 in the former, regularly garnering about 2 million viewers in its Sunday primetime slot.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 June 2025
Baruah, who has a buy rating on the stock, expects annual AI spending from various types of customers to rise to nearly $2 trillion by 2028.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
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Verb
The deal follows Home Depot’s $18 billion landmark acquisition last year of SRS Distribution (which is the entity actually buying GMS).
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
In Western Europe, Italy and Spain are now buying Turkish series and Valley of Hearts has fared well on Mediaset’s Canale 5 in the former, regularly garnering about 2 million viewers in its Sunday primetime slot.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Noun
Sky Deutschland has been acquired by RTL, ending years of speculation on its future and representing RTL’s biggest ever buy.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 June 2025
Baruah, who has a buy rating on the stock, expects annual AI spending from various types of customers to rise to nearly $2 trillion by 2028.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
Verb
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State officials offered $20 million to purchase the airfield property near the Dade-Collier county line, according to a letter of intent sent to Miami-Dade and Collier counties.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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The island's first inhabitants were the Gabrielino Indigenous Peoples, and the island has changed ownership since the 1800s until purchased by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley, Jr.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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No more sad scooping sessions or bribing your kids to help.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2025
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In 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Mohamed’s Enterprise — one of Guyana’s largest gold firms — for allegedly bribing customs officials and failing to report exports.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Emerging markets like the Middle East offer high growth and less competition, Zhu believes.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Albertus believes that the world is on the threshold of a new global struggle for land.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Teamed up with Jackie Young (19 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals) and Chelsea Gray (18 points, three rebounds, three assists), Wilson and the Aces outscored the Fever 31-20 in the fourth quarter to run away with the victory.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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Hamby finished with 13 points and four steals and Azurá Stevens had 11 points and nine rebounds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
Verb
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With a sateen-weave finish, the sheets and pillowcases have a silky feel and a temperature-regulating design to help sleepers stay cool at night.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
29 June 2025
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Police determined the male driver of the motorcycle and his juvenile passenger had serious injuries and both were flown out via Lutheran Air for treatment.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Rather than pushing forward, take this time to heal, recharge, and prepare for what’s next.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Mamdani took home 56% of the final vote, finishing 12 points ahead of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo—the favorite in most polls leading up to election day.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis will return to the team at a bargain price next season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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As mentioned in the intro, there are many other bottles of 10-year-old bourbon to try, ranging from must-buy bargains to exorbitant splurges.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2025
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Both are accepting new patients at Franciscan Physician Network Glendale Health Center, 1101 Glendale Blvd., Suite 101, in Valparaiso.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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This includes actions such as cyberattacks, use of drones or sabotage tools, and accepting funds from foreign intelligence, even without taking action.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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