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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
Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Luminia would pay for the equipment, then CEA buys the power and delivers it to customers.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
The Escalade and Navigator are also almost purely expressions of the American market, in that no other car market outside of China buys full-size luxury SUVs in great numbers.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
The campaign will largely live on Equinox’s social channels, club placements, the Equinox app experience and out-of-home media buys in key markets.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
Dallas developer buys west Dallas building A local investor and developer has purchased a West Dallas property.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
Palmer buys his fireworks from China.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Ukraine weapons fund receives billions of dollars Zelensky said Romania and Croatia are the latest countries to join a fund that buys weapons for Ukraine from the United States.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
No one, almost no one, buys them anymore.
—David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
First, generate massive demand by placing huge national ad buys.
—Oisín Hanrahan, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
By taking down supply, reducing sell-in plans for spring and cutting buys for summer, Nike is improving its inventory management and can benefit from improved sell-through and full-price realization.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Boxing’s road back Boxing has waned in popularity in recent years, with declining pay-per-view buys and HBO, Showtime and ESPN dropping boxing coverage.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Jan. 2026
India has made progress on curbing buys of Russian crude, but still has work to do to satisfy US concerns.
—Josh Wingrove, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Fueled by impulse buys, upgrade cycles, and social media launches, countertop appliances can reinvent categories overnight.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
And smaller living spaces require strategic buys that offer functionality while taking up as little room as possible.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
That puts us in a position to be opportunistic in potential buys this week.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
The couple also buys certain items in bulk from an organic food supplier, spending an average of about $300 a month on staples like rice, oats, olive oil, nuts and cheese.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Luminia would pay for the equipment, then CEA buys the power and delivers it to customers.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
The Escalade and Navigator are also almost purely expressions of the American market, in that no other car market outside of China buys full-size luxury SUVs in great numbers.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
The campaign will largely live on Equinox’s social channels, club placements, the Equinox app experience and out-of-home media buys in key markets.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
Dallas developer buys west Dallas building A local investor and developer has purchased a West Dallas property.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
Palmer buys his fireworks from China.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Ukraine weapons fund receives billions of dollars Zelensky said Romania and Croatia are the latest countries to join a fund that buys weapons for Ukraine from the United States.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
No one, almost no one, buys them anymore.
—David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
The company confirmed to Vogue Business that Saks Global will have representation during fashion month to attend shows and place buys.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
First, generate massive demand by placing huge national ad buys.
—Oisín Hanrahan, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
By taking down supply, reducing sell-in plans for spring and cutting buys for summer, Nike is improving its inventory management and can benefit from improved sell-through and full-price realization.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Boxing’s road back Boxing has waned in popularity in recent years, with declining pay-per-view buys and HBO, Showtime and ESPN dropping boxing coverage.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Jan. 2026
India has made progress on curbing buys of Russian crude, but still has work to do to satisfy US concerns.
—Josh Wingrove, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Fueled by impulse buys, upgrade cycles, and social media launches, countertop appliances can reinvent categories overnight.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
And smaller living spaces require strategic buys that offer functionality while taking up as little room as possible.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
That puts us in a position to be opportunistic in potential buys this week.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buys
Verb
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De Beers purchases the diamonds specifically from artisanal miners in Kono, Sierra Leone, which is located close to a rich kimberlite pipe.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Bernasconi says the bar purchases about 15 exclusive casks each year.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 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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The good news is that they’ve been exposed as liars and no one except their fellow authoritarians believes them anymore.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Amazon believes that its willingness to fail is a competitive advantage and its dominance in e-commerce proves the point.—
Richard Kestenbaum,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some are looking for bargains, others just stop by to chat.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2026
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Even so sales have been flagging for years, making them among the best bargains in French wine.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When big feelings are involved, getting organized takes more than just putting your things in bins or drawers.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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There are a few characters—the cowboy who leads horseback rides through the canyon (straight from central casting, but totally legit), or the guide who takes you hiking into the desert who knows how to survive on cactus and insects and also feels the presence of Navajo ghosts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 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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Volume 1 about a troubled pregnant woman who accepts an invite to a dinner party which degenerates into a bloody and demented nightmare.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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The no-cost plan accepts simple state and federal returns reporting W-2 income, the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, deductions for student loan interest and some interest and dividends.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Facilitating business deals Large business delegations often accompany national leaders when making state visits.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Keep scrolling for more can’t-miss outlet deals available at Wayfair.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Buys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buys. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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