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
Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Under a new contract, the USAF will buy another five to complement its existing two.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Almost $100 million in advertising ran ahead of the GOP primary on March 3, with more than $44 million of ad buys coming in the final two months.
—James Osborne, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
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Verb
Immigrants are more likely to rent than buy, Koeck said.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Under a new contract, the USAF will buy another five to complement its existing two.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Noun
What does $400 million buy in Bel-Air?
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Almost $100 million in advertising ran ahead of the GOP primary on March 3, with more than $44 million of ad buys coming in the final two months.
—James Osborne, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
Verb
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Fans are strongly encouraged to plan ahead, purchase transportation in advance and follow official guidance.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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Tickets for the live show and several ACM events leading up to the broadcast in Las Vegas can be purchased through AXS, here.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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The ruling also stands in stark contrast to the decision earlier this month by a different 7th Circuit panel, which abruptly reversed the May 2023 convictions of former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore and lobbyist Michael McClain, who were accused of orchestrating the plot to bribe the speaker.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sam Woodward Did your parents ever bribe you to get good grades?—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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As the nation restructures its economy away from fossil fuels, there are those who believe that valuable lessons can be learned from Desert Warrior to support filmmaking endeavors in the future.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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Witnesses told police there were two men still inside who were believed to be armed, and officers saw one man crawl out of a window onto the roof while armed and then go back inside.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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McGonigle has recorded two steals on two attempts.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The stat line was modest, eight points, seven rebounds, two assists and three steals in 13 minutes, but the moment carried far more weight than the numbers.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Given the risks and the uncertainty around all aspects of the war, Kashkari said the Fed may even have to raise rates.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Plummer even had time to throw, as the offensive line held up in protection and kept the quarterback upright then entire game.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Connecticut State Police arrived at the scene and took control of the incident investigation.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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The high-profile event raises money for the Met’s Costume Institute, and each year the dress code for the gala takes cues from the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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An Orlando resident has completed his end of the plea bargain from a 2020 crash that killed three teens, and now the courts have fulfilled theirs by wiping his criminal record clean.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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There will always be bargain-hunting customers, so other discount carriers could benefit from Spirit’s demise.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Instead of simply accepting defeat, the United States upscales its ambitions to establish a permanent presence on the lunar surface.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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Prosecutors also alleged that, in return for that pressure campaign, Diamantis accepted $95,000 in bribes from Helen Zervas, an optometrist, and her fiancé, former state Democratic lawmaker Christopher Ziogas.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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