variants
also merchandize
as in to sell
to offer for sale to the public
the now-familiar practice of stores merchandising goods at dramatically lower prices on the day after Thanksgiving
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Recent Examples of merchandise
Mia Osmonbekov,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
In recent years Sealand has generated revenue by hosting Internet servers, granting noble titles to people across the globe, and selling Sealand merchandise online.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
Clara Giampellegrini,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
The store’s inventory will come from local closets and be merchandised around upcoming events including Ultra (March 27-29), the Miami Open (through March 29), Formula 1 (May 1-3) and Swim Week (May 25-June 1).
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Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Retailers in China are also having difficulty selling Nike merchandise, even at a discount, which continues the inventory glut and takes up shelf space that could hold new products, according to Swartz.
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Mia Osmonbekov,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
In recent years Sealand has generated revenue by hosting Internet servers, granting noble titles to people across the globe, and selling Sealand merchandise online.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
Verb
It’s all curated by owner Sylvie Chateigner, who has methodically merchandised the store by color.
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Clara Giampellegrini,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
The store’s inventory will come from local closets and be merchandised around upcoming events including Ultra (March 27-29), the Miami Open (through March 29), Formula 1 (May 1-3) and Swim Week (May 25-June 1).
—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merchandise
Noun
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This World Cup has been bringing the absolute goods from day one.
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White delivery vans with orange Katapulk logos splashed across each side delivered goods all over the island.
Verb
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Since the band was formed, the group has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
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SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
Noun
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Other commodities are also at risk of being affected by an El Nino which results from above average temperatures in the Pacific Ocean which can distort normal weather patterns.
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Nineteen commodities vessels entered the Gulf on Monday, matching the number of entries by such ships recorded last Wednesday, when total crossings reached a wartime high of 70, Kpler data showed.
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“Merchandise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merchandise. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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