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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
But here’s how markets are reacting to the approaching deadline.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Sánchez Arveláiz’s trajectory is, in many ways, a story about globalization — not of markets, but of influence.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
The Strait of Hormuz remains blockaded Central to the negotiations is Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz, a choke point that, if left blockaded, could continue driving oil prices higher and further destabilizing global energy markets.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The sequel played across approximately 2,200 cinemas and 3,000 screens internationally without Gulf territories, where the film remains banned, expanding into non-traditional markets including Finland, Uruguay, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Chile, Mexico and Cyprus.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
By this stage of the week, energy markets have become more volatile after several days of trading, said De Haan.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Part of the company’s dramatic turnaround since new ownership took over in 2019 has been to allow individual stores to tailor the shopping experience and displays to their local markets, rather than corporate’s cookie-cutter mandates, according to reporting by ModernRetail.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Tehran has kept a stranglehold over the strait, driving up global oil prices and causing financial markets to tumble.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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
Pabst Blue Ribbon also markets a line of THC beverages completely separate from their alcohol ones.
—Jeff Burkhart, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Within Esteworld’s own positioning, hair transplantation is presented as a flagship service line alongside plastic surgery, and the organization publicly markets multiple hair transplant modalities.
—Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
The backstory Rife with rich cultural and economic history, South Caicos was once the hub of a flourishing salt trade that declined in the 1960s due to high costs and an inability to keep up with other markets.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
But here’s how markets are reacting to the approaching deadline.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Sánchez Arveláiz’s trajectory is, in many ways, a story about globalization — not of markets, but of influence.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
The Strait of Hormuz remains blockaded Central to the negotiations is Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz, a choke point that, if left blockaded, could continue driving oil prices higher and further destabilizing global energy markets.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The sequel played across approximately 2,200 cinemas and 3,000 screens internationally without Gulf territories, where the film remains banned, expanding into non-traditional markets including Finland, Uruguay, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Chile, Mexico and Cyprus.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
By this stage of the week, energy markets have become more volatile after several days of trading, said De Haan.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Part of the company’s dramatic turnaround since new ownership took over in 2019 has been to allow individual stores to tailor the shopping experience and displays to their local markets, rather than corporate’s cookie-cutter mandates, according to reporting by ModernRetail.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Tehran has kept a stranglehold over the strait, driving up global oil prices and causing financial markets to tumble.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Pabst Blue Ribbon also markets a line of THC beverages completely separate from their alcohol ones.
—Jeff Burkhart, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Within Esteworld’s own positioning, hair transplantation is presented as a flagship service line alongside plastic surgery, and the organization publicly markets multiple hair transplant modalities.
—Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for markets
Noun
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Trump repeatedly publicly praised and defended Bondi but also showed flashes of impatience with his attorney general’s efforts to meet his demands to prosecute his rivals.—
Michelle L. Price,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Trump repeatedly publicly praised and defended Bondi but also showed flashes of impatience with his attorney general's efforts to meet his demands to prosecute his rivals.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Among them is a Masters gnome, which sells for just under $50 in the shop.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Augusta National sells tickets for the contest at $150 apiece via a lottery system.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Markets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markets. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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