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as in purchases
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 bribes
to influence someone with a bribe
there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge
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as in believes
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 bargains
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 buys
Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
The one who buys her full wardrobe after getting there.
—Jessika Hardy, Refinery29, 13 Feb. 2026
Enter Smores, the hamster that struggling mother Linda (Best Actress nominee Rose Byrne) buys for her sick daughter (Delaney Quinn) out of desperation.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026
What happens to the funding for buses and light rail when people are afraid to ride them, and no one buys bus tickets?
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
The right move right now is the one that buys you time, protects your credit as much as possible and gives you space to make clearer decisions once the panic subsides.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
CardVault also buys and trades cards and collectibles.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Whoever buys it you don’t need to change anything!
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Longer payouts mean more time elapses between when a jeweler buys a customer’s antique necklace, and when that jeweler receives a check from a refiner.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Roku in recent months has struck new alliances with other companies’ demand-side platforms, opening itself up to broader programmatic buys.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Some of the smartest space-saving buys are for drawers and vanities, including the Ukeetap Silverware Organizer for $6 and the Kelofon Travel Jewelry Organizer for $7.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Even at this relatively early stage, both sides are rolling out massive ad buys in the Pine Tree State.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 11 Feb. 2026
Brazil is now at 40 percent, largely in part because China shifting its buys to Brazil.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
As a result, Super Bowl airtime has become one of the most valuable buys in advertising, especially for brands chasing massive live audiences.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The studio will also handle domestic distribution, which is always a positive for international buyers considering pre-buys.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Tree Hut is showcasing its ad by streaming on Peacock along with regional broadcast buys in key markets, including D-FW, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Everybody buys groceries, and everyone has felt the increase in costs over the last few years.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
The one who buys her full wardrobe after getting there.
—Jessika Hardy, Refinery29, 13 Feb. 2026
Enter Smores, the hamster that struggling mother Linda (Best Actress nominee Rose Byrne) buys for her sick daughter (Delaney Quinn) out of desperation.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026
What happens to the funding for buses and light rail when people are afraid to ride them, and no one buys bus tickets?
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
The right move right now is the one that buys you time, protects your credit as much as possible and gives you space to make clearer decisions once the panic subsides.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
CardVault also buys and trades cards and collectibles.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Whoever buys it you don’t need to change anything!
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Longer payouts mean more time elapses between when a jeweler buys a customer’s antique necklace, and when that jeweler receives a check from a refiner.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
Hair care essentials this attractive are sure to fly off online shelves in a flash, so mark your calendar for the top of next month and fill your cart with other no-brainer buys from the three brands behind the collab in the meantime (more on this below).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Roku in recent months has struck new alliances with other companies’ demand-side platforms, opening itself up to broader programmatic buys.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Some of the smartest space-saving buys are for drawers and vanities, including the Ukeetap Silverware Organizer for $6 and the Kelofon Travel Jewelry Organizer for $7.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Even at this relatively early stage, both sides are rolling out massive ad buys in the Pine Tree State.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 11 Feb. 2026
Brazil is now at 40 percent, largely in part because China shifting its buys to Brazil.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
As a result, Super Bowl airtime has become one of the most valuable buys in advertising, especially for brands chasing massive live audiences.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The studio will also handle domestic distribution, which is always a positive for international buyers considering pre-buys.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Tree Hut is showcasing its ad by streaming on Peacock along with regional broadcast buys in key markets, including D-FW, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buys
Verb
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Nanos told the outlet that Walmart has provided investigators with records of all Ozark Trail Hiker purchases online and in-store over the last several months, including outside of the Tucson, Arizona, metro area.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Federal Reserve drops interest rates down to zero and purchases hundreds of billions of dollars of safe assets, making borrowing cheaper for families and encouraging businesses to invest.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In one of the film’s most madcap and darkly comedic moments, Linda bribes her daughter with the promise of a pet hamster — who turns out to be a biter, desperate to escape its box.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Both are strongly opposed to a cap, which the union believes would not help competitive balance in the sport.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Deery believes that decline can be attributed in part to prospective students and parents feeling like campuses are hostile to those who don't hold a liberal-leaning worldview.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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Prices start at $5; there are plenty of bargains for any taste.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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It’s widely understood that to shop secondhand is to enter into a treasure hunt, where messiness is permitted and persistence is rewarded with bargains and unique items.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rather than a conventional spa, Upper House Hong Kong takes a personal approach to wellness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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However, the Lands & Legacies six-hour overland tour takes you to the highlights of Cumberland Island’s North Shore and is booked through the same platform as your ferry ticket.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The victim of his sacrifice is Gretchen, a virgin whom Faust seduces and abandons in his devilish reverie, and who kills their illegitimate child.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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The film follows the deliciously immoral, widowed Lady Susan Vernon (Kate Beckinsale), who maneuvers, deceives and seduces her way through London and across her relatives' country estates in an effort to find a wealthy husband for herself and her daughter, Frederica (Morfydd Clark).—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
29 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Real-time ride transparency—When a teen accepts a ride, parents receive a link to track their trips in real time.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
15 Feb. 2026
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The quarter zip took on a life of its own in September, when Restricted, a Miami luxury reseller that primarily stocks Chrome Hearts and accepts cryptocurrency as payment, claimed to be selling the genuine article.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Supporters of the bill said residents should know the details of data center deals, given the potential impacts, citing water use and power demand.—
Makenzie Huber,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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The results of those marketing and licensing deals have been apparent throughout the men’s hockey tournament, now down to its four semifinalists.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Buys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buys. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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