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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
Dave Smith, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
After the Trump administration confirmed a rumor that the US is planning to buy a 10 percent stake in Intel, US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) came forward Wednesday to voice support for the highly unusual plan, finding rare common ground with Donald Trump.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2025
Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025
Target Circle is offering a buy one, get 50% off deal through July 20.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 21 July 2025
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Verb
China hasn’t bought a single cargo of soybeans from the next harvest, which starts in September.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
After the Trump administration confirmed a rumor that the US is planning to buy a 10 percent stake in Intel, US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) came forward Wednesday to voice support for the highly unusual plan, finding rare common ground with Donald Trump.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Others have been critical of the EC’s investigation of Broadcom's VMware buy before.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025
Target Circle is offering a buy one, get 50% off deal through July 20.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
Verb
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Her mother purchased the house in December 1970, and after her death, McCollum took over the property.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The lawmakers allege that firms connected to Long duped investors into spending millions of dollars to purchase fake tax credits.—
Fatima Hussein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Often in host countries with poor governance a gray economy emerges where undocumented migrants must bribe venal officials for documentation to live or work.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025
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That plan proved ill-fated, however, when he got caught trying to bribe a city official.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
30 July 2025
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Public records date the property to 1900, but it is believed to have been originally constructed in the 1840s, offering a rare glimpse into the city’s early residential fabric, writes Brendel Clark.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Moonshot founder Vidhya Ramalingam believes this escalation from online abuse to in-person stalking is a common pattern — and one that security teams can learn to anticipate.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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Altuve appears headed for enshrinement in Cooperstown at age 35 with 640 steals, 248 homers, three batting titles and a .305 career average.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And if home security’s been on your list, the Eufy Video Doorbell is a steal with 50% off and sharp 2K video, local storage, and smart alerts that don’t cry wolf.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Padres relievers had the better game, but the Kershaw-Vásquez result was a two-run deficit.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Rapids, who sat in 10th when Mihailovic departed, have seven games to go in the regular season.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
17 Aug. 2025
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Her love for journalism began with taking freelance sports photos for her local newspaper, The Fulton Sun, during high school, and her involvement with multiple school publications.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
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But behind the brand deals, designer outfits and elaborate costumes, the process was taking a toll.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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All buses are wheelchair lift-equipped and service runs seven days a week throughout Panama City Beach for the bargain price of $1.50 per ride.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Plea bargains resolve the vast majority of criminal cases.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
14 Aug. 2025
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Democracy supporters opposed to the junta have warned the international community against falling for the military’s election plan, and say such a poll will never be accepted by the people.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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The remaining seven departments will accept smaller Ph.D. cohorts.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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