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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
James Roth,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
And, when its time to sell, APMEX also buys gold, silver and platinum from consumers.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
The village will hold on to the remaining 60%, and whoever buys the home will receive property tax breaks for 10 years.
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Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The questions below cover what that Turkish price actually buys and why some people decide the long trip across the Atlantic is worthwhile.
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Malana Vantyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Scroll through more Amazon Outlet deals and more Prime Day buys here.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Depending on who buys it, the movie could now be in play for the Venice Film Festival.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
21 June 2026
Rather than picking winners, an investor buys one diversified basket.
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Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
There’s a nice moment in episode 6, where Joaquin goes and buys a cowboy hat.
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Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
Shopping Amazon Prime Day clothing deals is always about snagging wardrobe essentials, and maybe a few seasonal buys to round out the mix.
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Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Fewer one-off buys, lower spending and a closet where everything earns its place.
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Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Keep scrolling to see more of the best buys at Wayfair’s 72-Hour Clearout.
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Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Authorities observed at least 165 drug buys during the course of the operation, Pirro said.
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Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
That will start once the index funds have completed their buys, and it will be put to the real test once lock-up periods start to expire in the coming months, which will bring more supply onto the market.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Datskovska regularly reports on the season’s trendiest fashion buys that are truly worth your money.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
These buys put another major celebrity name on the roster for Viceroy Residences Fort Lauderdale, which is a 45-story tower underdevelopment by Naftali Group.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
Verb
So leadership allocates budget, buys a new AI tool and rolls it out with their fingers crossed.
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James Roth,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
And, when its time to sell, APMEX also buys gold, silver and platinum from consumers.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
26 June 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,
25 June 2026
The questions below cover what that Turkish price actually buys and why some people decide the long trip across the Atlantic is worthwhile.
—
Malana Vantyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Scroll through more Amazon Outlet deals and more Prime Day buys here.
—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Depending on who buys it, the movie could now be in play for the Venice Film Festival.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
21 June 2026
Rather than picking winners, an investor buys one diversified basket.
—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
There’s a nice moment in episode 6, where Joaquin goes and buys a cowboy hat.
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Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Noun
Prime Day cookware deals There are a lot of pots and pans on sale during Amazon Prime Day every year, but the smart buys are always the forever pieces that end up being hundreds of dollars off.
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
Shopping Amazon Prime Day clothing deals is always about snagging wardrobe essentials, and maybe a few seasonal buys to round out the mix.
—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Fewer one-off buys, lower spending and a closet where everything earns its place.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Keep scrolling to see more of the best buys at Wayfair’s 72-Hour Clearout.
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Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Authorities observed at least 165 drug buys during the course of the operation, Pirro said.
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Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
That will start once the index funds have completed their buys, and it will be put to the real test once lock-up periods start to expire in the coming months, which will bring more supply onto the market.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Datskovska regularly reports on the season’s trendiest fashion buys that are truly worth your money.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
These buys put another major celebrity name on the roster for Viceroy Residences Fort Lauderdale, which is a 45-story tower underdevelopment by Naftali Group.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buys
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China currently purchases roughly 90% of Iran's oil exports, with teapots accounting for the bulk of China's imports.
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Since last year, Roman Rashada, a former defensive back at Arizona State (2023) and Ole Miss (2022), has generated nearly seven figures as an intermediary connecting class members seeking upfront cash with a company that purchases claims.
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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.
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Stewart McLaurin, president of the association, believes the price tag was well worth it.
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Pakistan’s defense minister warned Friday that water security could become a cause for war if Islamabad believes its national interests are threatened.
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However, this is an exception to the seasonal ski resort rule, where summer is high season, so don’t expect any bargains, just first class everything.
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Entering the final season of a three-year, $13 million deal, McBride represents one of the best bargains in basketball.
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This conversation happens right before the crew takes the guests on what looks like a really cool oyster farm tour.
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Your mind takes you on an adventure as Jupiter moves into Leo today.
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Blyth was nominated in the supporting role as Mildred's spoiled daughter, Veda, who seduces her mother's second husband (Zachary Scott), then riddles him with bullets in a jealous rage.
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Intrigued, the Duke secretly seduces Gilda, breaks her heart and destroys Rigoletto’s life.
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The collection also accepts medical sharps, including diabetic needles, blood lancets, insulin pens, epi-pens, syringes, expired over-the-counter medicines and non-narcotic prescriptions.
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That pressure should be maintained until Iran either fully accepts the three core conditions or the regime itself faces the prospect of collapse.
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Top-selling Prime Day deals There are smartwatches, and then there are Apple Watches, which take fitness and health tracking to a whole new level.
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Alex Veka, founder of Vibe Adventures, said late-night scrolling through flight deals is a classic red flag.
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