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
Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Book a suite to have canapés bought to you each evening, and make sure to have a glass of Champagne with your afternoon tea in the conservatory.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Three of the major buys from two summers ago — Brajan Gruda, Georginio Rutter and Ferdi Kadioglu — played significant roles in the first victory over United in the competition in seven attempts (the previous six were all defeats).
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The protocol will soon power a new checkout feature allowing users to buy direct from Google’s AI Mode or Gemini App.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Book a suite to have canapés bought to you each evening, and make sure to have a glass of Champagne with your afternoon tea in the conservatory.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
The deal included an advertising buy on the broadcast.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Three of the major buys from two summers ago — Brajan Gruda, Georginio Rutter and Ferdi Kadioglu — played significant roles in the first victory over United in the competition in seven attempts (the previous six were all defeats).
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
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All three victims were shot and killed outside the Sky Market on 85th Avenue and International Boulevard, allegedly after the brothers attempted to purchase marijuana from another person who was at the store, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The company is currently jointly owned by Qatari investors and the Kering company, with Kering having the option to purchase the entire brand by 2028.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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But now, federal prosecutors say Hennen is the fixer behind the biggest point-shaving scandal in history, accused of bribing 39 college players, corrupting 17 programs and fixing — or trying fix — 29 games to enrich himself and other gamblers.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Weeks before our big day, my parents repeatedly pressured and attempted to bribe me into signing away the rights to my name, which would have affected me, my wife, and our future children.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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However, McCoy and team believe there is no need to get ahead and opt in to taking the season one day at a time.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
25 Jan. 2026
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The names listed are of those who reported a burglary and the dates are when the crime is believed to have taken place.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
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Fowler, a 6-foot-4 sophomore, finished with 21 points, 12 rebounds, five blocks, three steals and two assists.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 Jan. 2026
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Cece Levrault finished with 17 points while adding five assists and four steals, as Apponequet (13-1) captured the South Coast Conference title for a fourth straight year with a 64-38 win over Old Rochester.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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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
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Saman said some of the wounded who were hospitalized, including one of his friends who was shot in his calf, were then taken into custody by the regime's forces.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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These recommendations are based, in part, on studies that have found higher relapse rates among those who stop taking the medication versus those who do not.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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But in a zero-sum world, where more money spent on incarceration means less money available for California’s growing network of trauma recovery centers, that’s a bad bargain.—
Kathy Brown-Lowe,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Another reason is that sectors of the US economy continue to rest on an implicit bargain between the government, employers, and migrants.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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People like Affleck are grappling with the six stages of grief, and have not yet fully accepted reality.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Volunteers sought for City commissions The City of Vista is accepting applications from Vista residents for several volunteer commissions, boards and committees.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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