as in demand
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
a great increase in the market for high-tech gadgets
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as in to sell
to offer for sale to the public
local farmers market their garden-fresh produce at roadside stands all over the valley
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Recent Examples of market
Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
While drama-juicing has never been proven, sports leagues know the value of marquee/large-market teams making the playoffs and championships.
—Emil Steiner, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Cassio Mendoza, a spokesperson for the mayor, did not directly answer the Tribune’s questions about when a public market will open, where it would be located, how it would be funded or how many markets the city plans to open.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Charlotte leads the 25 largest office markets in office job growth, according to a January National Office Report from real estate research firm Yardi Matrix.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
While drama-juicing has never been proven, sports leagues know the value of marquee/large-market teams making the playoffs and championships.
—Emil Steiner, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Collagen supplements have surged in popularity, marketed as an easy solution for smoother, firmer and more youthful-looking skin.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Cassio Mendoza, a spokesperson for the mayor, did not directly answer the Tribune’s questions about when a public market will open, where it would be located, how it would be funded or how many markets the city plans to open.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for market
Noun
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And Republicans believe that some of the demands from Democrats go too far, signaling early resistance to a ban on the face masks agents wear to shield their identity.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Under the agreement, the Homeland Security money will continue at current levels for two weeks while lawmakers consider Democratic demands to unmask agents, require more warrants and allow local authorities to help investigate any incidents.—
MARY CLARE JALONICK,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The bill would also require businesses that sell delivery goods, such as grocery delivery providers or DoorDash, to list a comparison of the delivery price versus the regular price if the goods were to be bought in-person at the store.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Greg Ketter has spent nearly five decades selling comic books and science fiction novels at DreamHaven Books and Comics in Minneapolis.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Market.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/market. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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