as in transaction
the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price
my neighbor tried to make a sale, but no one was interested in buying his old car they made enough profit from the sale of the house for a down payment on the new one
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Recent Examples of sale
Larger population and better pay helps explain why taxable retail sales were $155 billion in West California in the second quarter, nearly double the $80 billion spent in East California.
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Take advantage of seasonal sales to refresh your bedding.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
Right now, select colors are on sale for up to 47 percent off.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Take advantage of seasonal sales to refresh your bedding.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
Right now, select colors are on sale for up to 47 percent off.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sale
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That’s because the Panthers operated this week with 52 players on the active roster — one below the limit — thanks to some transactions earlier in the week.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Credit card payment fees on retail transactions—some of which are as high as 4%—are another source of support for card rewards, and some experts believe swipe fees could have a more direct financial connection to the rewards system.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Asking for a little light of your own shouldn’t be that big of a deal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Eagles have spent a lot of money locking up their core to long-term deals over the years, so don't expect many flashy moves in free agency.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The evening included a live auction led by an auctioneer, along with a paddle raise during which guests pledged donations in real time in support of the SCC Foundation.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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The auction features a variety of memorabilia, including vintage Apple posters, Apple rainbow glasses, letters, magazines, older Apple computers, and other historic items.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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The locals’ early purchase window will be from April 2 through April 6.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Garcia was last seen making a purchase at a local grocery store — identified by CBS affiliate KREM as a Rosauer's — in the evening hours of July 6, 2016, according to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs).—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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As evidenced by the number of Red Sox players who made public pleas for him to re-sign at Fenway Fest, those qualities will make Bregman an absolute bargain.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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The warm glow and the effect from the perforations are totally beautiful, and the lamp is just $110 right now, which is quite the bargain despite its luxe, upscale look.—
Brittney Morgan,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sale. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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