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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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
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Brookfield Wealth Solutions agreed to buy UK insurer Just Group Plc in July, a few weeks after Athora announced its acquisition of PIC.
—Leonard Kehnscherper, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
The sweeping ad buys come as the General Assembly is set to consider a wide range of AI, data center and social media regulations.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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Verb
In the years since the Pulse tragedy, Orlando has become a city that refuses to buy into the politics of hate.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Brookfield Wealth Solutions agreed to buy UK insurer Just Group Plc in July, a few weeks after Athora announced its acquisition of PIC.
—Leonard Kehnscherper, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
Here's what to fill your cart with on your next trip to the bulk-buy grocer.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
The sweeping ad buys come as the General Assembly is set to consider a wide range of AI, data center and social media regulations.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
Verb
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Longtime Pacific Palisades residents Laura and Tim Schneider purchased the paper and intend to relaunch it with a brand-new website on May 4, coinciding with the publication’s 98th anniversary.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The lobbyist helped secure Downtown Plaza as the site for the new Kings arena, putting together a deal with real estate developers to purchase the site and later sell it for a significant profit.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kissing Is The Easy Part, meanwhile, follows a romance that blossom after a perfect student is bribed to tutor a rebellious wild child.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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The indictment alleges the Sansons sought to bribe an Antioch City Council member to place the project on a City Council agenda and secure a favorable vote on a 533-home subdivision.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Indigenous Māori people once believed the boulders were gourds that washed ashore from an ancient canoe wreck, but the science behind it is just as interesting as the legend.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Asbille's character reportedly died of cancer, which is believed to be connected to a toxic waste dump located near a mine on the Broken Rock Reservation.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Ware is the first player in Heat history to record at least 10 points, 10 rebounds, five steals and five blocks in a game.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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Senior forward Remi Edwards chipped in with nine points, eight rebounds and a crucial late steal.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Carmona had six goals in 102 appearances over five seasons with the Red Bulls.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2026
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That’s because local media campaigns that reflect different political ideologies and community priorities may have a better chance of influencing the public.—
Angela Hart,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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If possible, take some time to journal or meditate (napping would also be valid).—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, some investment outfits have speculated that the Iran conflict presents an attractive buy-the-dip opportunity, with investors landing bargains at the height of geopolitical panic and (hopefully) seeing asset prices reinflate when the conflict ends in a month or so.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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But Styles rarely lives up to his end of the bargain.—
Shaad D’Souza,
Pitchfork,
9 Mar. 2026
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The seven-time major winner was given a wild card last year, but didn’t accept it.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The amount of current players playing hurt has cast doubt on whether the Gophers would accept a spot in the National Invitational Tournament (NIT), if that postseason opportunity comes up after the conference tourney.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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