markets 1 of 2

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

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markets

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of market

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Recent Examples of markets
Noun
The bond markets got only temporary relief from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s announcement that the government would double its buybacks of longer-term bonds. ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Videos on social media published last week showed empty markets in Tehran and Karaj, with sellers complaining that their fresh produce is not being bought. Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 The app is now expanding in fast-growing markets such as San Diego and Austin, and working on launches in Nashville and Chicago. Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Prediction markets nonetheless enable an 18-year-old freshman to place a sports bet from a dorm room. Emily Stack, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026 The Treasury Department’s interventions in the bond and currency markets in recent weeks point to the latter. Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 However, the supplier said Apple is battling supply, testing and pricing issues which could mean a staggered rollout in countries outside of the US, such as in Australia, with larger markets like China next in line after the US. Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026 After a couple of weeks away from the newsroom, markets seem trapped in a holding pattern. Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 The danger is not only that markets fall; the danger is needing to liquidate long-term assets at precisely the wrong time. Steve Booren, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
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 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 Note that while Nissan markets it as a unique e-Power system, other automakers use a similar configuration with different names. New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026 Celsius markets its energy drinks to athletes and health-conscious consumers and has exploded in popularity in recent years. Robert Frank, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 Gold House markets movies, advises studios, invests in startups and now produces films and television. Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026 SkyHouse Denver markets itself as a luxury apartment community, with monthly rents ranging from about $1,500 to $2,500. Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket have long garnered a reputation for allowing users to make all kinds of ethically dubious bets, from the outcomes of deadly conflicts to raging wildfires. Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for markets
Noun
  • Shipping firms now risk penalties for responding to information demands from organizations Iran has set up to manage the Strait of Hormuz.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • This points to global streaming services nearing a precipice for cost increases, as the proliferation of services available and a general caution around spending mean consumers are becoming less likely to accept higher and higher demands.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • BlackBerry sells encrypted and secure communications products to customers like governments.
    Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • According to Leoguar Electric Bikes, a company that sells e-bikes, commuters can go 4 to 10 mph faster on e-bikes than pedal bikes, and when used on hills, 8 to 11 mph faster.
    Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Markets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markets. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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