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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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as in purchasing
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 bribing
to influence someone with a bribe
there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge
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as in believing
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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Recent Examples of buy
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
During the last peak in oil prices in 2022, Fulton said, some of that sticker shock was offset by the fact that more freight was on the road because consumers were buying more goods to accommodate new stay-at-home lifestyles set in motion by the coronavirus pandemic.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Out of that €5 million reduction, about €3 million will impact pre-buys — so production — and the rest will come from acquisitions of French films.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Lawrence Mower, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Veterans United was founded in 2002 to specifically serve service members, veterans and their families when buying a home.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Today, the companies that have sprung up to serve this growing population—folks that, say, either couldn’t meet the monthly nut to buy, or frequently changed locales for a new job—acquire those properties in two ways.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
During the last peak in oil prices in 2022, Fulton said, some of that sticker shock was offset by the fact that more freight was on the road because consumers were buying more goods to accommodate new stay-at-home lifestyles set in motion by the coronavirus pandemic.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
Amazon is discounting all kinds of stuff right now for its Big Spring Sale (check out our Deals page for the best buys).
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Out of that €5 million reduction, about €3 million will impact pre-buys — so production — and the rest will come from acquisitions of French films.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
In 2007, after reporting from the Tampa Bay Times, a grand jury investigated Pinellas County buying land from the property appraiser; that grand jury’s 22-page report was critical of how the office was run.
—Lawrence Mower, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Veterans United was founded in 2002 to specifically serve service members, veterans and their families when buying a home.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
Noun
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An elite on-ball defender with a team-high 61 steals this past season, the 19-year-old point guard was also inconsistent and could benefit from another year in college.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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When Houston had a chance to win the game at the end of regulation, Minnesota generated a steal that actually led to an opportunity going the other way.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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Still, some investors are looking for bargains and signs that the downturn may be close to a bottom.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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So in some places, $16 is actually a bargain.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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More April Fools' Day deals Dunkin' isn't the only one dropping deals for April 1.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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When asked Tuesday about the possibilities of a new deal for Hurts, Lurie stuck to his de facto policy of not speaking about contracts.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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