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
Cracker Barrel was looking to draw new customers, especially younger ones, after years of sagging sales.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
In May, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that the People’s Republic had stopped selling DJI’s Mavic drones to Kyiv and other European countries, while continuing the product’s sale to Russia.
—Joseph Nepomuceno, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Then there’s player sales to take into account.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Bendita Film Sales will continue international sales at the Toronto market.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
In May, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that the People’s Republic had stopped selling DJI’s Mavic drones to Kyiv and other European countries, while continuing the product’s sale to Russia.
—Joseph Nepomuceno, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Then there’s player sales to take into account.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Bendita Film Sales will continue international sales at the Toronto market.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sale
Noun
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There are no annual fees, maintenance fees or international transaction fees with the Chime Card.—
Raina He,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In August, the president announced a deal between the federal government and Nvidia, allowing the American chip producer to sell advanced semiconductors to Chinese buyers in exchange for a 15% cut of the profits.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Google Flights’ 2025 Travel Trends pinpoint the exact window for deals, pulling and tracking data from multiple airlines and travel agencies.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The only Sacagawea dollar coin sold at the auction without the distinction of having been flown to space was sold for $120,000.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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While there is really no way to know how Macdonald would have reacted to a charity auction in his honor, his unpredictability was what cemented him as such a special talent, according to Apatow.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tesla shares jumped Monday after its CEO Elon Musk disclosed a $1 billion purchase of the stock, erasing the company's losses for the year.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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There is a limit of five free items per check and the deal requires purchase of an entrée of equal or greater value and may be collected only by the jersey-wearing customer in person, according to the restaurant chain.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Amazon’s home department is having an end-of-season sale with bargain deals on outdoor furniture and accessories.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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Democratic government that followed largely left that bargain intact, choosing stability over justice.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sale. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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