as in demands
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 sells
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 markets
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Real equity requires real access, access to capital, access to markets and access to the infrastructure necessary to compete.
—Sonya M. Harper, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Japan remains one of the platform’s key markets in the Asia-Pacific region.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The question is whether Becerra, who also served as state attorney general, a member of Congress and a state Assembly member, can raise the funds necessary to compete in a state with some of the nation’s most expensive media markets.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The war, now in its seventh week, has jolted markets and rattled the global economy as a great deal of shipping has been cut off and airstrikes have torn through military and civilian infrastructure across the region.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Substantial proportions of the world’s supply of products required for farming – including oil, natural gas, urea and fertilizers – are currently choked off from global markets as vessels cannot safely pass through the crucial waterway due to the war in the Middle East.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
The Atlanta area has been one of the country’s fastest-growing data center markets since 2023 when the artificial intelligence boom kicked into gear.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Oil markets seem to agree with Ghalibaf; equities traders are calling the bluff.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
But research shows that the tobacco industry actively markets nicotine products such as vapes to young people to create a new generation of nicotine users.
—Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
How will markets balance openness with resilience, and which regions will cultivate the transparency, scale, and confidence global capital demands?
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The center will support Union County farmers and small business owners by creating a local food system that markets their crops, creates jobs, promotes healthy eating and supports programs like Meals on Wheels, according to an architectural report of the project.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Beyond the unit itself, The Avery markets a full-service lifestyle — more of a vertical resort than traditional condo building — where the amenities are part of the pitch.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Currently, Anthropic markets each of its models in three different sizes.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The cruise industry often markets itself as a steward of the seas.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
The brand markets itself as more of a coastal Mexican restaurant, aiming to stand out in a state flooded with Tex-Mex establishments.
—Jenna Thompson
march 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
While markets expect the committee to be on hold the rest of the year, officials themselves still have penciled in a cut and Warsh has expressed support for lower rates as well.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Real equity requires real access, access to capital, access to markets and access to the infrastructure necessary to compete.
—Sonya M. Harper, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Japan remains one of the platform’s key markets in the Asia-Pacific region.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The question is whether Becerra, who also served as state attorney general, a member of Congress and a state Assembly member, can raise the funds necessary to compete in a state with some of the nation’s most expensive media markets.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The war, now in its seventh week, has jolted markets and rattled the global economy as a great deal of shipping has been cut off and airstrikes have torn through military and civilian infrastructure across the region.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Substantial proportions of the world’s supply of products required for farming – including oil, natural gas, urea and fertilizers – are currently choked off from global markets as vessels cannot safely pass through the crucial waterway due to the war in the Middle East.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
The Atlanta area has been one of the country’s fastest-growing data center markets since 2023 when the artificial intelligence boom kicked into gear.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Oil markets seem to agree with Ghalibaf; equities traders are calling the bluff.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
FanDuel is entering the space in a moment when prediction markets faceintense scrutiny over the risk of insider trading, along with larger ethical questions about the societal impact of letting people bet on elections or geopolitical conflicts.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
But research shows that the tobacco industry actively markets nicotine products such as vapes to young people to create a new generation of nicotine users.
—Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
How will markets balance openness with resilience, and which regions will cultivate the transparency, scale, and confidence global capital demands?
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The center will support Union County farmers and small business owners by creating a local food system that markets their crops, creates jobs, promotes healthy eating and supports programs like Meals on Wheels, according to an architectural report of the project.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Beyond the unit itself, The Avery markets a full-service lifestyle — more of a vertical resort than traditional condo building — where the amenities are part of the pitch.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Currently, Anthropic markets each of its models in three different sizes.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The cruise industry often markets itself as a steward of the seas.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
The brand markets itself as more of a coastal Mexican restaurant, aiming to stand out in a state flooded with Tex-Mex establishments.
—Jenna Thompson
march 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for markets
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Other demands from the Iranian delegation included the release of $6 billion in frozen assets, guarantees around its nuclear program and the right to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Federal Transit Administration has in particular cited the November attack on 26-year-old Bethany MaGee, who was set on fire on a Blue Line train in downtown Chicago, in making their demands.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lisa Lane is the founder of Rinseroo, which sells portable shower heads, bathtub, and sink attachments for cleaning, pet grooming, and bathing.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Lisa Lane is the founder of Rinseroo, which sells portable shower head, bathtub and sink attachments for cleaning, pet grooming, and bathing.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Markets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markets. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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