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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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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
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Serge, indulging his penchant for modern art, buys a large, expensive, completely white painting, with some slightly-less white lines.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 May 2026
Heavy Duty Degreaser Aparacio appreciates the wide selection of degreasers offered at Lowe's and often buys the heavy-duty or professional versions.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
In other words, nobody brags, bullies or buys their way into the Derby.
—Peter Keating, New York Times, 1 May 2026
One ticket buys you a day filled with food, rides, animals, music and traditions your kids will talk about all the way home.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
But rather than live within their new, much higher income, the family goes crazy and buys a Ferrari, goes out to eat at nice restaurants every night, and takes trips to exotic locations.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
House Agriculture Committee chair Glenn Thompson, whose committee oversees SNAP, told HuffPost on Thursday that his family buys rotisserie chickens, but usually doesn't eat them immediately.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The village will hold on to the remaining 60%, and whoever buys the home will receive property tax breaks for 10 years.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
James Osborne, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
As always, scroll through to spend smarter (and skip the regret buys).
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Among Japan’s best skincare buys, this is a quiet overachiever.
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
The cash raised for this sale will help support more buys of stocks that have fallen out of favor.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
The film’s promotional campaign has leaned on community activation over conventional media buys, with outreach routed through temples and cultural organizations to build a participatory audience base ahead of release.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Most of his auction buys were at Sotheby’s and the earlier Parke Bernet.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
That said, a small portion of inventory was strategically reserved by both networks in anticipation of a hot scatter market; when freed up, those units are expected to be the most valuable buys on the summer sports calendar.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Here are some of the best buys of the season.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
One who is a felon or knowingly buys for one.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Serge, indulging his penchant for modern art, buys a large, expensive, completely white painting, with some slightly-less white lines.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 May 2026
Heavy Duty Degreaser Aparacio appreciates the wide selection of degreasers offered at Lowe's and often buys the heavy-duty or professional versions.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
In other words, nobody brags, bullies or buys their way into the Derby.
—Peter Keating, New York Times, 1 May 2026
One ticket buys you a day filled with food, rides, animals, music and traditions your kids will talk about all the way home.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
But rather than live within their new, much higher income, the family goes crazy and buys a Ferrari, goes out to eat at nice restaurants every night, and takes trips to exotic locations.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
House Agriculture Committee chair Glenn Thompson, whose committee oversees SNAP, told HuffPost on Thursday that his family buys rotisserie chickens, but usually doesn't eat them immediately.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The village will hold on to the remaining 60%, and whoever buys the home will receive property tax breaks for 10 years.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
As always, scroll through to spend smarter (and skip the regret buys).
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Among Japan’s best skincare buys, this is a quiet overachiever.
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
The cash raised for this sale will help support more buys of stocks that have fallen out of favor.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
The film’s promotional campaign has leaned on community activation over conventional media buys, with outreach routed through temples and cultural organizations to build a participatory audience base ahead of release.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Most of his auction buys were at Sotheby’s and the earlier Parke Bernet.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
That said, a small portion of inventory was strategically reserved by both networks in anticipation of a hot scatter market; when freed up, those units are expected to be the most valuable buys on the summer sports calendar.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Here are some of the best buys of the season.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buys
Verb
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There are serious material reductions if the customer actually purchases the refills (McGowan says the company’s sustainability claims are based on three refills).—
Kara McGrath,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Online, Liljenquist often purchases large quantities of food, gives money to homeless individuals in videos, or invites them to go shopping for necessities with him, among other things.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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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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Meanwhile, actor Victor Colicchio — who lived at the Chelsea Hotel and was in and out of the room on the night of the murder — believes that Vicious wouldn't have killed his girlfriend.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Obama believes norms that prevent the expansion of executive power may need to be codified into law.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Some of these are bargains compared to online shopping options.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Certainly not the customers, who line up in parking lots sometimes more than an hour before stores open to grab bargains.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And the story itself takes place during the year of its two-hundredth anniversary.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Warren Buffett has loomed large at the company’s annual gatherings, and this will be a key challenge as new CEO Greg Abel takes center stage this year.—
Yun Li,Alex Harring,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Intrigued, the Duke secretly seduces Gilda, breaks her heart and destroys Rigoletto’s life.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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Admission is free; the group accepts donations.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
6 May 2026
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Cohen intends to become CEO of the post-merger company if eBay accepts the deal and completes it.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Members can join for free and receive a free birthday gift in the form of a discount code delivered by email during their birthday month, along with access to member-exclusive deals, limited-edition releases, and early access to new products, as well as upcoming sales.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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But there are deals and there is this deal.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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