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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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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
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Witter Coin, which also buys collectible coins, watches and jewelry, has occasionally brought in $1 million worth of metal in a single transaction, Chandler said.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, the approach buys time.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Oklahoma ranch family buys Palo Pinto ranches The K6+ ranch in Palo Pinto County changed hands late last year, and an Oklahoma ranching family is expanding its North Texas holdings.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
By purchasing the fintech, Capital One buys product, behavior, cashflow, and most importantly, ownership of the whole value chain.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In a time when skincare and haircare dupes have become their own kind of status symbol—smart, savvy, and often just as effective—these budget buys more than hold their own.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
If the team buys into the culture, the guest believes it.
—Jonathan Kleeman, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2026
Hopefully, whoever buys it can add some miles to the odometer.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
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
Available in regular, petite, and plus sizes, this jacket will look tailor-made for anyone who buys it.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Witter Coin, which also buys collectible coins, watches and jewelry, has occasionally brought in $1 million worth of metal in a single transaction, Chandler said.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, the approach buys time.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Oklahoma ranch family buys Palo Pinto ranches The K6+ ranch in Palo Pinto County changed hands late last year, and an Oklahoma ranching family is expanding its North Texas holdings.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
By purchasing the fintech, Capital One buys product, behavior, cashflow, and most importantly, ownership of the whole value chain.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In a time when skincare and haircare dupes have become their own kind of status symbol—smart, savvy, and often just as effective—these budget buys more than hold their own.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
If the team buys into the culture, the guest believes it.
—Jonathan Kleeman, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2026
Hopefully, whoever buys it can add some miles to the odometer.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
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
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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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