presell

Definition of presellnext

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Recent Examples of presell In some cases, especially in Europe, film producers can gain money from (and presell the rights to) television broadcasts. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026 To deliver on that pledge, Evergrande needed either to presell new properties in order to raise enough money to keep operating — or to find other sources of cash. — New York Times, 9 Dec. 2021 To mitigate meeting friction, the leader made sure to presell his ideas before the meeting so that there wouldn't be as much pressure to sell an idea in the meeting. — Anne Sugar, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021 During the coronavirus shutdown, Noraebar is preselling private room rentals at a discount. — Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, 20 Apr. 2020 Caldwell Companies is currently preselling Creekstone Office Condos office spaces starting in the $300,000s. — Chevall Pryce, Houston Chronicle, 25 Feb. 2020 In addition to the developer’s unsold inventory, roughly 20 resale units are also on the market. Miami developers typically aim to presell 85-90% of their units before closings begin, said Peter Zalewski of Condo Vultures. — Candace Taylor, WSJ, 16 Jan. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presell
Verb
  • The company held a record-setting initial public offering in June, and Musk is not able to sell or trade the bulk of his stock until June 2027 because of lockup provisions.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Analysts blame the brand’s reliance on Chuck Taylors and question whether Nike might sell it, though Nike says Converse remains an important part of its portfolio.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Dress shirts are merchandised in the center, and include the popular Traveler assortment.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Expect retailers to start merchandising home fragrance by room rather than by scent family, and expect brands to release coordinated multi-room sets.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Colorado took a more lenient course, allowing brewing companies to wholesale their own products directly to licensed retailers.
    — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The response is not to wholesale import consumer-software practices, since consequences in the automotive industry can be hazardous.
    — Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Last week, the DOJ and FTC announced a lawsuit against a ticket broker firm on claims the company had violated federal law to resell mass amounts of concert tickets for more than $120 million in profit.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
  • According to the indictment, Bailey promised investors that the company would pool investment funds to buy precious stones and metals outside the country and then resell them inside the United States, doubling their investment.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Meta is also aggressively marketing Muse to Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp users.
    — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Caffeine pouches, small packets placed in the mouth between the lip and gum, are marketed as a portable and discreet way to boost energy and focus.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Those for personal use will retail for less, but still cost anywhere from $60,000 up to $400,000 for a two-seat aircraft with some endurance and range.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The New Balance 990v5 was released in February 2019 and retailed for $175.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Presell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presell. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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