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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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1
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
Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 7 Aug. 2025
This right is essential to endorsement deals by pro athletes and celebrities, since they are paid to urge their fans and consumers to buy a product or service.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 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
When buying a supplement, make sure the product is independently tested.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 7 Aug. 2025
This right is essential to endorsement deals by pro athletes and celebrities, since they are paid to urge their fans and consumers to buy a product or service.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 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
Noun
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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
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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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Following its success, Netflix struck a massive deal north of $400 million to develop sequels, leading to 2022's Glass Onion and now, Wake Up Dead Man.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Today’s deal closure brings to an end the longest, most protracted, and hectic example of M&A activity in recent Hollywood memory.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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