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
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Worcester Telegram and Gazette initially reported the shoplifting allegations from court records, which said that Kent had stolen the items using a method called skip-scanning — when a customer avoids ringing in some merchandise during self-checkout.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Gauger has 20 years of experience at Nike, having started as retail and merchandising planner in 2002.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
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Noun
What happens when Messimania eventually fades away and Mas and his partners are forced to find the next great one to lure fans to the stadium and merchandise remains to be seen.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Worcester Telegram and Gazette initially reported the shoplifting allegations from court records, which said that Kent had stolen the items using a method called skip-scanning — when a customer avoids ringing in some merchandise during self-checkout.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
The items will be priced similarly to merchandise for other collegiate partners, which can range in price from about $35 for a T-shirt to $75 for a hoodie.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Gauger has 20 years of experience at Nike, having started as retail and merchandising planner in 2002.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merchandise
Noun
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Additionally, the Hudson Farmers' Market draws local growers and makers with fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses, and flowers on Saturdays from spring to fall.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The ripple effects of energy prices mean higher supply chain costs that get passed to consumers through a variety of goods, including groceries.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The ongoing partnership continues to captivate fashion fans—while selling through, almost instantaneously.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The president dropped by a retreat at his Doral golf club to sell the Iran war and pump up Republican lawmakers ahead of the midterm elections.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Amena Bakr is the Head of Middle East Energy & OPEC+ research at Kpler, an independent global commodities trade intelligence company.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The bill that many Republicans are backing over stronger proposals is so fraught with loopholes that lawmakers can still profit from insider information so long as the profits are rolled into another vehicle such as bonds, commodities, crypto, or mutual funds.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Merchandise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merchandise. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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