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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Another neighbor, Oceanside, helped purchase and renovate the Sunshine-Brooks Theater on North Coast Highway.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Where to buy lottery tickets Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
Verb
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More millions to bribe politicians to ease child labor requirements.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Federal prosecutors argued Combs and his associates were worried about being arrested after the attack on Ventura caught on 2016 hotel surveillance cameras and sought to bribe a security guard in return for the footage.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the crash, police said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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In New York, the time frame was born out of political compromise and reflects what some lawmakers believed was reasonable, Rosenthal said.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Giménez tweaked his left ankle covering second base on a steal Wednesday and did not play Thursday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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And the Montana West bag is going for as little as $17 — what a steal.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Vientos was in the lineup Friday hitting fifth against right-hander Michael Wacha, who has neutral splits against righties and lefties.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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Before the death at the house, Snow Angels had nearly no citations or issues with the state Department of Social Services, according to the business’ licensing file reviewed by the Union-Tribune.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Leaving could also result in a divorce or a custody battle over children that could take many years to untangle.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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He was taken by Aurora Fire Department paramedics to Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, and pronounced dead at 6:39 p.m. Sunday, the release stated.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Mitchell proved to be a revelation, as well as somewhat of a rotation bargain with his return on the two-year, $24 million free-agency agreement reached a week ago.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Plenty of other retailers are offering discounts and bargains this week, including Walmart, REI, Target, Wayfair, Best Buy, and Home Depot.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The 45-year-old accepted a wild card to the Mubadala Citi Open in Washington, D.C. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit a pair of home runs last night to bring his season total to 38, one shy of Barry Bonds’ 2001 record for homers before the All-Star break.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The bank could accept up to $5 billion during a fiscal year for the loans, loan guarantees, and bonds for eligible projects.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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