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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.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Thanks to an unusual film-financing structure, the studio presells international distribution rights and pre-arranges global P&A to the point where close to half of its movies’ negative costs are already recouped before a single frame is illuminated inside a theater.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 23 June 2023
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
Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Thanks to an unusual film-financing structure, the studio presells international distribution rights and pre-arranges global P&A to the point where close to half of its movies’ negative costs are already recouped before a single frame is illuminated inside a theater.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 23 June 2023
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
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Authorities say fentanyl can be sold as pills with some online dealers claiming the pills are Xanax, Percocet and oxycodone.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The opening of the Obama Presidential Center is just days away, and among the items sold in the center's gift shop comes from a young entrepreneur.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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For the conclusion of the global hit series, Netflix is pushing the largest collection of Stranger Things merchandise yet, spanning apparel, accessories, toys, home goods, food and books.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Dec. 2025
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In February, the Corner Shop will be merchandised for Valentine’s Day.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Cooper said there are no plans to wholesale any part of his collection.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Verb
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Collectors sometimes resell them at auction.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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The school can resell the tickets at any price but is responsible for absorbing any losses.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
25 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The appetite-suppressant supplement market is already full of products marketed as Ozempic alternatives with no clinical backing.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Wen Sang, the cofounder and chief operating officer at Genspark, an AI unicorn that markets systems of AI agents to specific professional verticals, said that enterprises should look for easy wins that can drive revenue.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
Verb
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For the occasion, Swift wore look 49 from Oscar de la Renta's Pre-Spring 2026 collection, which retails for $36,990.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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The jeans retail for $250-$300.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Presell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presell. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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