Definition of marketnext
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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Recent Examples of market
Noun
Just one year after introducing Tencel Lyocell – HV100 to the denim market, Lenzing has already met its sales target and has onboarded nearly 50 mills across 13 countries. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 The prediction market has made a significant push into professional sports, and Kalshi mics have become a staple of the MSG scene. — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
Do a whole gender-swap thing, market it as an anti–Real Housewives, and accept that the series is less a documentary than a diversion. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026 The same goes for bite-sized versions of certain perfumes, usually marketed as bonus gifts attached to larger purchases or given out for free inside brick-and-mortar beauty stores. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for market
Recent Examples of Synonyms for market
Noun
  • But as gas demand from data centers and LNG export terminals on the Gulf Coast has surged, new pipeline deals are being announced every few weeks.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • China seemingly makes up for a large portion of the demand, some 25 tonnes in August, Goldman noted.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The company held a record-setting initial public offering in June, and Musk is not able to sell or trade the bulk of his stock until June 2027 because of lockup provisions.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Analysts blame the brand’s reliance on Chuck Taylors and question whether Nike might sell it, though Nike says Converse remains an important part of its portfolio.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Market.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/market. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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