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
Homes, markets and critical infrastructure are increasingly within range. Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 And because local equity markets performed so strongly, Israeli investors shifted long‑term investments back into shekel‑denominated assets, strengthening the currency. Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 19 July 2026 For markets, the key question is whether Burnham can deliver faster growth and buoy investor confidence in the new government. Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 19 July 2026 This geopolitical shock has affected the flow of goods, including fertilizer and oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz, hiking prices and fueling volatility in global fertilizer markets. Elizabeth Canales, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 Prediction markets, meanwhile, are riding the football frenzy with massive trading volumes in June. Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 July 2026 Instead of a traditional city-to-city world tour, the ‘Together, Together’ Tour is built around extended residencies in seven markets. Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Verb
Hollywood now effectively markets these technical attributes, making the format a key draw. David Deal, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Likewise, Warsh has outlined the beginnings of a new communication strategy, one without the forward guidance that previously signaled to markets the path interest rates may take over the longer term. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 July 2026 Those risks include inflation, geopolitical tensions, and markets that many cautious investors believe are priced to perfection. Scott Cohn, CNBC, 13 July 2026 The firm, which markets itself as a recreational tool for athletes and content creators, is currently blocked from selling its latest offering in the US under a new federal rule. J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 July 2026 Plunge markets its Plunge All-In as a connected home appliance, with the All-In Gen 2 adding faster cooling, upgraded sanitation and sensor-driven performance tracking. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 But a film helmed by Nolan and starring a plethora of A-list actors basically markets itself. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 The new legislation comes as the federal government -- and even the prediction markets themselves -- are conducting more oversight over alleged insider bets. Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 29 June 2026 Static Nails markets reusable pop-on manicures at $16 to $24, with shapes designed to be removed, reapplied and reshaped. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for markets
Noun
  • Negotiations will continue with Roland Garros, because the figures don’t yet meet the players’ demands.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The core is the development of high-temperature fuel cells, which are essential for meeting the intense, sustained power demands of heavy commercial airliners.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Panthers Place sells beer, wine, nonalcoholic drinks and a few cocktails like a Tom Collins, Boulevardier, margarita and more.
    Jenna Thompson July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • The platform sells weapons, body armor, drones, drone components, and fiber-optics used for drones.
    Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

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“Markets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markets. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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