MARKETS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

markets 1 of 2

noun

plural of market

as in demands

the state of being sought after especially for purchase a great increase in the market for high-tech gadgets

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

markets

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of market

as in sells

to offer for sale to the public local farmers market their garden-fresh produce at roadside stands all over the valley

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of markets

Noun

This is not an argument for any single technology or a retreat from global energy markets. — Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026 State subsidies and mandates from Beijing have also encouraged excess production and cutthroat price wars, forcing them to turn to export markets and resulting in nearly a third of Chinese industrial firms operating at a loss. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026 More informal markets — yard sales, food sold out of kitchens — have emerged. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 With the arrival of fall, many summer seasonal foods, events and markets are coming to an end. — Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026 That’s likely why markets raised the probability of a Fed rate hike after Friday’s strong jobs report. — Steve Liesman, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026 Kalshi won that election lawsuit and soon started offering markets on the 2024 presidential race. — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 The company has already deployed its continuous pyrolysis systems in several markets, including the UK, South Korea, Denmark, Thailand, Vietnam and China. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 Wildfire risk is pushing insurers to underwrite hotels based on physical resilience rather than location alone, and carriers are pulling back from some markets entirely. — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Verb

The project is a major component of China’s Belt and Road Initiative and is intended to create a route to markets farther west. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 Rothera, which launched in June, is a prediction markets joint venture between Robinhood and Susquehanna. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Human Intelligence As Spec The Knowing markets itself as 100% human intelligence, which Thomas describes as a business proposition rather than a moral one. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 How do the league and markets combat potential insider trading? — Tim Britton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Grupo Empresarial Geominero Salinero, or Geominsal, which develops and markets mineral resources and provides technical services to those industries, was also designated for sanctions Thursday. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 Beyond the nonstop service, BermudAir also markets inclusive packages as BermudAir Holidays, which can include accommodations, transportation, and activities in addition to airfare. — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 Vansweden markets its fidget ring collection as accessories that keep hands busy at work, at home or on the go, offering a range of colors and styles. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026 Not every hotel that markets itself as welcoming pets actually welcomes every animal. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for markets

Noun

Virgo August 23 – September 22 Your body may be asking for a pause while your schedule keeps making demands.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
Retirement can mean living a simpler lifestyle without the demands of full-time work.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026