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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
Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
The company operates 17 hydropower facilities on the Snake River and its tributaries, and also buys hydropower seasonally from 68 small-scale projects across its service area, according to Bowlin.
—Angela Palermo
may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
That money buys a vastly larger Air Force and Navy, as well as advanced weapons technologies that Iranian generals can only dream about.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
In the development phase, the producer selects an original idea to be turned into a film or buys the rights to an existing story coming from a novel, a comic book, a theatrical piece, or a game.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
If assigned, the investor effectively buys UNH shares at a discount, lowering their cost basis versus today’s level.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 May 2026
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
In other words, nobody brags, bullies or buys their way into the Derby.
—Peter Keating, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Statement Wreaths Statement wreaths were once associated with craft-store impulse buys, rather than considered design.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026
These purchases vary from essentials (49 percent) and impulse buys (40 percent) to travel goods (21 percent) and back to school products (17 percent).
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
More Thrifting Hacks Many types of pieces, expert thrifters say, simply aren't good buys, no matter the price.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
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 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
Verb
Campaign officials cited spending well above $25 million, citing $28 million in television ad buys alone.
—Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
The company operates 17 hydropower facilities on the Snake River and its tributaries, and also buys hydropower seasonally from 68 small-scale projects across its service area, according to Bowlin.
—Angela Palermo
may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
That money buys a vastly larger Air Force and Navy, as well as advanced weapons technologies that Iranian generals can only dream about.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
In the development phase, the producer selects an original idea to be turned into a film or buys the rights to an existing story coming from a novel, a comic book, a theatrical piece, or a game.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
If assigned, the investor effectively buys UNH shares at a discount, lowering their cost basis versus today’s level.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 May 2026
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
In other words, nobody brags, bullies or buys their way into the Derby.
—Peter Keating, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Noun
With that in mind, here are five standout single-gameweek picks who might also be great buys for the remainder of the season.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Statement Wreaths Statement wreaths were once associated with craft-store impulse buys, rather than considered design.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026
These purchases vary from essentials (49 percent) and impulse buys (40 percent) to travel goods (21 percent) and back to school products (17 percent).
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
More Thrifting Hacks Many types of pieces, expert thrifters say, simply aren't good buys, no matter the price.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buys
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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
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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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The change in beds, food, schedules and houses put a toll on our physical body that takes days to recover.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Across the street, a club takes phones at the door — sticker over the lens, no photos.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
9 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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Tariffs have been central to Trump's economic policy, with the president wielding the levies as a weapon to push for new trade deals.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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“Buys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buys. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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