1
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
Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Trading space for savings In Encinitas, Lovelace rarely buys red meat at the store anymore.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
The side that buys the fastest, most robust feedback loop gains asymmetry.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
The full meal costs less than $40 if a shopper buys a specific basket made up of brand names and Great Value items.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Anyone who buys groceries knows that higher prices have hung around just like that last guest who won't go home after a party.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Here are the Mario Badescu bestsellers that have her seal of approval… and those that our editors consider no-brainer buys in any season.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Winthrop was only picked fifth in the Big South preseason poll, but has a natural scorer in guard Daylen Berry (a game-high 23 points Monday) and buys into good defense like the Eagles always have.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Beijing appears to have successfully offset its trade war with the US, as the rest of the world buys more from China than ever.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
This pick from her collaboration with KitchenAid topped our list of the best buys for its modern farmhouse aesthetic and functionality.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Shoppers can snag durable sets like the Coolife 3-piece Luggage Set for less than $100, plus sleek carry-ons like the Wrangler 20-inch Carry-On Luggage that had thousands of buys this past month.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Melius reiterates Broadcom and Nvidia as buys Melius says Broadcom and Nvidia are cloud capex leaders.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
There also will be billboards in Times Square and other major markets, and radio and social media buys.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
The eight Wall Street analysts who cover MSGS lean positive on the stock, with three hold ratings, four buys and one strong buy, according to Yahoo Finance—sell ratings are exceedingly rare from analysts.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2025
If a program couldn’t deliver the ratings needed to attract major ad buys, it might be left off the schedule.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
As part of a dealmaking spree in recent years, Wasserman has made major buys, including Brillstein Entertainment Partners, as a major player in both the representation and production space.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
Cureate does not warehouse or distribute food products, the company buys purchases the food order and the farmer delivers it to the customer, Bryden said.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Trading space for savings In Encinitas, Lovelace rarely buys red meat at the store anymore.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
The side that buys the fastest, most robust feedback loop gains asymmetry.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
The full meal costs less than $40 if a shopper buys a specific basket made up of brand names and Great Value items.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Anyone who buys groceries knows that higher prices have hung around just like that last guest who won't go home after a party.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Here are the Mario Badescu bestsellers that have her seal of approval… and those that our editors consider no-brainer buys in any season.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Winthrop was only picked fifth in the Big South preseason poll, but has a natural scorer in guard Daylen Berry (a game-high 23 points Monday) and buys into good defense like the Eagles always have.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Beijing appears to have successfully offset its trade war with the US, as the rest of the world buys more from China than ever.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
Paul’s fights against older guys, such as Mike Tyson, or semi-retired MMA fighters, like Anderson Silva, generated attention and sold tickets and pay-per-view buys.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
This pick from her collaboration with KitchenAid topped our list of the best buys for its modern farmhouse aesthetic and functionality.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Shoppers can snag durable sets like the Coolife 3-piece Luggage Set for less than $100, plus sleek carry-ons like the Wrangler 20-inch Carry-On Luggage that had thousands of buys this past month.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Melius reiterates Broadcom and Nvidia as buys Melius says Broadcom and Nvidia are cloud capex leaders.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
There also will be billboards in Times Square and other major markets, and radio and social media buys.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
The eight Wall Street analysts who cover MSGS lean positive on the stock, with three hold ratings, four buys and one strong buy, according to Yahoo Finance—sell ratings are exceedingly rare from analysts.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2025
If a program couldn’t deliver the ratings needed to attract major ad buys, it might be left off the schedule.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
As part of a dealmaking spree in recent years, Wasserman has made major buys, including Brillstein Entertainment Partners, as a major player in both the representation and production space.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buys
Verb
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Like a broker, Spring Creek purchases product from farmers and takes ownership of the product in the food hub's warehouse.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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And to find its trendy streetwear and accessories, OS Group purchases directly from brands such as Birth of a Royal Child, Jason Markk, Retrovert and Onyx Apparel.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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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Zohran’s campaign embodied that vision, and his victory belongs to everyone who believes a better future is possible.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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He was not involved in the study, and applauds the creative insight of the researchers, but believes more evidence is needed.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Southern Living favorites are among the best early bargains, including this mini Crock-Pot slow cooker, our top budget spin mop, and gorgeous window candles.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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The top 10% earners now drive nearly half of consumer spending, while everyone else hunts for bargains and low-cost options.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Town & Country takes its characters and their struggles at face value and, despite some gentle needling, celebrates their genuine camaraderie and familial commitment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Heather takes the primary, Meredith gets her bathtub, all without incident … the OG RHONY girls could never!—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Everything about the scene seduces the viewer into what dining while traveling in the most luxurious fashion could be, and once was.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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In his youth, the blue-eyed Stamp was widely considered one of the most handsome men onscreen, and Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini used that to peculiar effect in Teorema (1968), casting the actor as a nameless and wordless visitor who seduces an entire household.—
Rhett Bartlett,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Both projects have successfully demonstrated working prototypes, and Volonort even accepts pre-orders.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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The department should investigate the school, the group says, because the school accepts federal funding — roughly $62 million federal dollars, according to the school's 2024 990 tax form.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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To offer more deals, and earlier in the season.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Credit-rating agencies saw richer locales as very likely to repay their debts and gave them sweet deals on interest rates, which meant that these towns owed less to those who’d bought their bonds.—
Michael Waters,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Buys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buys. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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