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Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Castro was having a similar season in the first half of 2025, but was part of the Twins’ fire sale at the trade deadline and was dealt to the Cubs.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
By Steven Church, Bloomberg A portfolio of valuable California properties, including a hotel in the exclusive enclave of Laguna Beach, may be forced into liquidation at fire-sale prices because of a bitter court fight between the owners.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
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Noun
If these Rangers get off to a bad start, expect a fire sale.
—Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Castro was having a similar season in the first half of 2025, but was part of the Twins’ fire sale at the trade deadline and was dealt to the Cubs.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
These traders then built a massive mortgage portfolio which quickly blew up when the 2008 crisis hit, with Merrill losing billions practically overnight and forced into a fire-sale merger with Bank of America.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
By Steven Church, Bloomberg A portfolio of valuable California properties, including a hotel in the exclusive enclave of Laguna Beach, may be forced into liquidation at fire-sale prices because of a bitter court fight between the owners.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire sale
Noun
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In the 14th minute, Maya Oden connected on the second Islanders goal of the night, capitalizing on a poor clearance and lacing a shot into the top left corner of the net from 24 yards out.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The reports, by the city and the global infrastructure firm AECOM, also recommended that the city complete significant brush clearance work, bolster its water system and move electrical wires underground.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The consensus is to tip the standard 20% of the original, non-discounted price.—
Maddy Zollo Rusbosin,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Live Nation would commit to hosting local concessions, cross-promoting nearby stores and restaurants, and providing discounted tickets for neighborhood residents.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Also on Valentine's Day, members of Auntie Anne's Rewards get a free Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel free with purchase of any pretzel item (in-store & online).—
Mike Snider,
IndyStar,
14 Feb. 2026
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Also on Valentine's Day, members of Auntie Anne's Rewards get a free original or cinnamon sugar pretzel free with purchase of any pretzel item (in-store and online).—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Last year, Walmart beat both discount German grocers Aldi and Lidl in our survey.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Long-term fans of the discount German grocery chain are quick to rave about the low prices, fun seasonal food finds, and the treasures that await each week in the famed middle aisle.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Garage Sales Due to their more laidback, local nature, garage sales are the perfect place to find bargains.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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Ritchie says the killer, who didn’t steal money or any garage sale items, chose a revolver so no casings would be left behind.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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And last week a federal judge upheld an Illinois state law, the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which bans swipe fees on taxes and tips, which could lead to higher card fees and reduced rewards.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The company has not announced an official closing date for the 34 stores holding closeout sales; 23 additional locations are slated to close Monday.—
Annasofia Scheve,
San Antonio Express-News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Until the closing — and there’s not an exact date yet — customers are invited to come by 376 Race Street for a closeout sale.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Dethleffs had to be particularly creative with the toilet room, walling off a private space separate from the remainder of the open floor plan that fits in below the lowered roof.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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Supercharge your multiplier for more winnings and have a better chance at a win with a lowered projection.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Fire sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire%20sale. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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