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noun

Definition of fire salenext
as in clearance

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adjective

as in discounted

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Recent Examples of fire sale
Noun
In the back half of the show, the guys discuss the mood of the Orioles’ clubhouse following their trade deadline fire sale and take a look at the three players Baltimore acquired at the deadline amid its flurry of moves. — Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026 Situational Awareness, led by Leopold Aschenbrenner, was forced to offload most of its public equities to Citadel last week in a fire sale as its bets on artificial intelligence soured. — Hugh Son, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Adjective
That shows there are alternatives to a fire-sale auction which would allow governments to collect what they’re owed, and homeowners to keep most of the home’s value, AARP argued. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026 Today, there’s no chance of scooping up a 964 at what used to be fire-sale prices. — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fire sale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire sale
  1. clearance
  2. discounted
  3. purchase
  4. discount
  5. garage sale
  6. reduced
  7. closeout
  8. lowered
Noun
  • Complications with medical clearance and a promise made to his fallen comrade force him to remain in the Ukrainian capital despite his desire to get back to the frontline.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The company began pursuing clearance with the FDA for its sleep apnea detection and mitigation technologies in 2025 and is conducting clinical studies in support of its submissions.
    — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of clearance
Adjective
  • Complete the set with more discounted loungewear in the same hue, including slim-straight pants or a barrel-leg version.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • Backless loafers are having a moment, and leave it to Coach to offer one of the most stylish (and discounted) options to date.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
Definition of discounted
Noun
  • The off-market purchase has not yet appeared on Ireland’s property register, and the price remains under wraps, but the estate is said to be worth somewhere between 20 million euros and 30 million euros, or roughly $23 million to $35 million.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Join the event trackside as top local restaurants and legendary pitmasters fire up the grills to serve a mouth-watering medley of smoky, savory BBQ (available for purchase) alongside a full day of thrilling horse racing.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of purchase
Adjective
  • Why do ultra-discount carriers like Spirit and Frontier often struggle in this country, whereas in Europe airlines like Ryanair, Wizz Air, and EasyJet seem to be able to make the same no-frills business model work—with huge benefits for travellers?
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
  • Consumers in the Midwest submitted the most votes for Kroger in the conventional non-discount supermarket category.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Definition of discount
Noun
  • After her release, Loren-Maltese worked at a pizzeria and held a garage sale to help her daughter attend beauty school and to pay back taxes.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • When therapist Erika Mills spent summers with her grandmother, now 96, their Saturday mornings began with a walk and a search for treasures at neighborhood garage sales.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of garage sale
Adjective
  • Sunday’s 202km stage from Monaco to Manosque was expected to finish in a reduced bunch sprint, but was hilly enough for a breakaway to be given encouragement.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The district’s memo said its goals aren’t around less technology, but are centered on using these tools in the most effective ways with clear goals and reduced distractions.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of reduced
Noun
  • And better in July to learn about NBA-level closeout speed and athleticism, as well as what shots are the right shots, than when the games count.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2026
  • Foreign aid has been a clear focus; after USAID was razed last year, Vought was made acting administrator and tasked with overseeing the closeout of the agency.
    — Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 22 June 2026
Definition of closeout
Adjective
  • This isn’t the first study to link acupuncture with lowered symptoms of depression.
    — Korin Miller, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Coupled with the lowered JumboTron, seating that surrounds the court gives it a more intimate look, and plays better on TV.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026
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