as in to sell
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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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The experience is still going to sell to a lot of people who can afford it—I’m getting the college experience, the frats, the football.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Don’t miss the Botanical Garden Shop near the entrance, which sells plants, flowers, and seeds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Athleisure brands on the floor include Vuori, Tala, Literary Sport, Adidas and New Balance, which have all been merchandised with a fashion buyer’s eye.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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It’s all curated by owner Sylvie Chateigner, who has methodically merchandised the store by color.—
Clara Giampellegrini,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The company doesn’t wholesale its collection.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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His father, Mauro Garavani, married Valentino's mother, Teresa, and opened a barbershop before turning to a career in wholesaling electrical equipment, which guaranteed the family a certain affluence.—
Elena Banfi,
Vanity Fair,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gold coins are often easier for beginners because they’re widely recognized and easier to resell in smaller amounts.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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In fact, there are already Instagram influencer tutorials about how to resell them.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The cream is marketed to help relieve eczema symptoms including itching, dryness, redness, cracking and irritation.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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For celebrities like Paltrow, the appeal lies in combining vacation, wellness reset and access to a small group of specialists in one trip — a model that has become central to how beauty tourism is marketed at the highest end of the industry.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Swift wore Dôen's Ashlynn midi dress, which currently retails for $385.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Then there’s the Vans LX Half-Cab 33 offered in black suede with a yellowed sole, custom leather kiltie tassel, cobranded leather label, and custom insole, retailing for $248.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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“Presell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presell. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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