MERCHANDISE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈmər-chən-ˌdīz

Definition of merchandise

as in goods

products that are bought and sold in business we stock only the finest-quality merchandise in this store

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verb

ˈmər-chən-ˌdīz

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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

buy
purchase

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Recent Examples of merchandise

Noun

FanCash is one of the most versatile loyalty programs in the industry, giving bettors rewards for real sports merchandise. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 The full merchandise collection features a full-size pink-and-orange Birdseye Sweater that matches the cup sleeve, along with a Boat and Tote Bag with the brands’ two names on it. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

Verb

PlusOne will be merchandised within the Wellness by Ulta Beauty areas in stores, alongside other wellness solutions. — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The president has also profited from merchandising deals and high-dollar political and official events at his properties, significantly increasing his net worth since returning to power. — Bill Barrow, Fortune, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for merchandise

Recent Examples of Synonyms for merchandise

Noun

Prices for food and other goods have skyrocketed even as unemployment has risen and the currency, which hit a record low this week, has lost half its value.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
Alongside training in apparel, menswear tailoring, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and fashion communication and management, students will benefit from dedicated modules covering technology, artificial intelligence, new materials and sustainability.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of goods

Verb

Starbucks valued its China business at more than $13 billion in a deal last November that sold its controlling stake to Boyu Capital, a private equity firm based in Beijing.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
The average new car in America sold for $50,089 in August, crossing over the $50,000 line for the first time since last December, according to Kelley Blue Book data.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of sell

Noun

Natasha Kaneva, JPMorgan’s head of global commodities strategy, stopped trying to bother guessing.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
These measures have succeeded in further constricting Iran’s access to global markets, including its ability to import various wares and export key commodities such as oil.

— Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2026

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