as in to sell
to offer for sale to the public
the textile manufacturer doesn't retail its fabrics to consumers, offering them only to wholesalers and garment makers
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Recent Examples of retail
Someone buying a new laptop that retails for $999 would pay about $10 more in sales tax on that one purchase alone under the new tax rate, a jump from $72.43 in sales tax to $82.42.
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
Both Rolling Stones action figures will retail for $37.99 and are available directly through NECA and online retailers.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The collection launches Thursday on both the Palm Tree Crew and Head websites and will retail for $100 to $290.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 July 2025
Simplistic charging pads can retail for between $10-$20, while the more expensive models can retail for as much as $50.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
Both Rolling Stones action figures will retail for $37.99 and are available directly through NECA and online retailers.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The collection launches Thursday on both the Palm Tree Crew and Head websites and will retail for $100 to $290.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 July 2025
Simplistic charging pads can retail for between $10-$20, while the more expensive models can retail for as much as $50.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retail
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Sony made KPop Demon Hunters for $100 million, then sold the rights to Netflix.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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After successfully renovating the aforementioned home, Batchelor began selling goods online and built pieces by request for friends and acquaintances before pitching the idea of buying his own shop to his wife.—
Otto Rabe,
The Enquirer,
15 Aug. 2025
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The venue will also offer improv classes, improv for the workplace and private coaching, marketing itself as not only a hub for entertainment but for creativity, skill-building and community connection.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The plan is to now bring it to market in early 2026.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Retail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retail. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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