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
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
Cempedak’s restaurant utilises ingredients grown in its kitchen garden, a seven-acre farm on mainland Bintan, and local markets.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Gas prices have climbed to approximately $4 nationally—up more than a dollar in roughly a month—after oil markets began pricing in prolonged disruption to Persian Gulf shipping lanes.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
With the conflict having disrupted much of the world's oil supplies, markets remain highly sensitive to any headline suggesting either escalation or diplomacy.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Monday's overriding reaction in financial markets was nevertheless one of relief.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
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
Gas prices continue to climb and are affecting local co-ops, including one that packages and markets beans out of California.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
His company discreetly receives, cleans, whitens, and markets human skulls and skeletons for sale strictly to medical, educational, and academic institutions.
—Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
The brand markets more than 20,000 drink combinations, including coffee drinks, shakes, teas, smoothies, infused sparkling waters and energy drinks.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Alterra Mountain Company, Vail Resorts’ rival which markets Ikon Passes, generally announces its early-bird prices a couple of days after Vail.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
The restaurant, which also markets itself as an event center, unveiled a new menu earlier this month.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
The Bonneville Power Administration, which markets the electricity from the dams, referred an inquiry to the Justice Department.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
Cempedak’s restaurant utilises ingredients grown in its kitchen garden, a seven-acre farm on mainland Bintan, and local markets.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Gas prices have climbed to approximately $4 nationally—up more than a dollar in roughly a month—after oil markets began pricing in prolonged disruption to Persian Gulf shipping lanes.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
With the conflict having disrupted much of the world's oil supplies, markets remain highly sensitive to any headline suggesting either escalation or diplomacy.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Monday's overriding reaction in financial markets was nevertheless one of relief.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Gas prices continue to climb and are affecting local co-ops, including one that packages and markets beans out of California.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
His company discreetly receives, cleans, whitens, and markets human skulls and skeletons for sale strictly to medical, educational, and academic institutions.
—Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
The brand markets more than 20,000 drink combinations, including coffee drinks, shakes, teas, smoothies, infused sparkling waters and energy drinks.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Alterra Mountain Company, Vail Resorts’ rival which markets Ikon Passes, generally announces its early-bird prices a couple of days after Vail.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
The restaurant, which also markets itself as an event center, unveiled a new menu earlier this month.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
The Bonneville Power Administration, which markets the electricity from the dams, referred an inquiry to the Justice Department.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for markets
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That followed a report from Iranian state TV's English-language broadcaster quoting an anonymous official as saying Iran rejected America's ceasefire proposal and has its own demands for an end to the fighting.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Washington and Tehran remained far apart in their respective demands, however, while stocks fell and oil rose on bets that the two sides were unlikely to reach a compromise soon.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Artist Chris Dyer, who sells custom glass artworks, had a similar love-at-first-sight story with Thrive.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Major types of gold bullion coins Several government mints produce bullion coins for investors, and global recognition plays a direct role in how easily each one sells.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Markets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markets. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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