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

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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

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Recent Examples of markets

Noun

China has found new markets and boxed out competition from other industrialized countries. — Josh Boak, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026 Founded by Hasan Abasi in the Arab-majority town of Umm al-Fahm in Israel, Haat now offers its services across 50 cities, working with more than 10,000 restaurants and markets, and employing more than 500 couriers. — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 Macron also said Sunday’s talks are part of broader efforts to help France secure oil and gas supplies as the war with Iran disrupts global energy markets and raises fears of higher prices for fuel and other essentials. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 The war has also disrupted energy markets, with Iran obstructing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and its Houthi allies tightening their grip on a critical Red Sea shipping corridor. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 As China’s Xi Jinping heads to Washington this week for high-stakes talks, the war in the Mideast and fragile shipping routes keep markets on edge, with analysts warning oil could still soar higher. — Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 Metropolitan had French speaking markets, while Constantin had Germany speaking markets. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026 This is not an argument for any single technology or a retreat from global energy markets. — Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026 More informal markets — yard sales, food sold out of kitchens — have emerged. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Verb

The MiHIGH Infrared Sauna Blanket lists at $179 and markets calorie burn and muscle-ache relief. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 Outdoorsy markets solidly over-performed from Twin Falls, Idaho, to Traverse City Michigan, Rapid City South Dakota and Billings Montana. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026 That is sparking a whole industry that markets other peptides — largely unproved and untested — that are said to increase muscle growth, speed recovery and fight aging. — Jonathan Fahey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 In a move that markets widely anticipated, the central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee voted 12-0 to increase its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point, or 25 basis points. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026 The Heat soon will name local over-the-air affiliates for the Palm Beach market and the Fort Myers market, markets that previously were served for Heat games by FanDuel Sports Sun. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for markets

Noun

The tumult that has defined the probe exposes a familiar gap between White House demands for speedy action and the Justice Department's ability to craft the president's litany of grievances into a prosecutable case.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
According to the companies, its output can also be adapted to meet different energy demands, including those of energy-intensive industrial facilities.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of demands

Verb

Last week, the owner of a location of the Gyroville franchise, which sells gyros in Doral, took to social media to speak about the impact the 287(g) agreement had on her business and the wider community.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
For operators, that points to a first-time audience willing to try a new format built around drinks a cafe already sells.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026