as in to market
to offer for sale to the public
used to sell groceries in a small neighborhood market
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Recent Examples of sell
In 2011, Anna sold the intellectual property and commercial rights to the Authentic Brands Group.
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Marci Robin, Allure, 1 June 2026
Connecting shoppers to businesses is one of several ways that the businesses may sell or donate excess food.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Not so long ago, Pratt seemed down-and-out and was selling crystals to make a living.
—Louis Staples, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
One is sold to people, and the other is wired into the metabolism of a business.
—Ashutosh Saxena, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Marci Robin, Allure, 1 June 2026
Connecting shoppers to businesses is one of several ways that the businesses may sell or donate excess food.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Not so long ago, Pratt seemed down-and-out and was selling crystals to make a living.
—Louis Staples, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
One is sold to people, and the other is wired into the metabolism of a business.
—Ashutosh Saxena, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sell
Verb
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Mylan purchased the rights to develop and market the drug from Prayog Labs in 2018.—
Justin Zacks,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Two oversized Adirondack chairs face a campy performance-art film that traces a path from Caribbean sugar plantations and rum production to the modern fantasy of escape marketed by Margaritaville.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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At the 2026 International Spirits Challenge (ISC), Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond, retailing for around $20, was the only American whiskey to earn a coveted Double Gold medal.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The Endeavour Flyback Chronograph Dual Time Date, available now retails for $74,400.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
29 May 2026
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Whether stolen, borrowed, or bought, public trash cans from various cities—New York, Berlin, Rome, and Bolzano—are sparsely distributed across the hall.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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They’re distributed between the central Sculpture building and six standalone two- and three-bedroom casitas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The Squeeze team has merchandising, a popular social media presence and tons of support across the country.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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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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Members exchange nights rather than dollars, and pay the company a fee of $15 to $35 per night plus cleaning costs — roughly one-tenth the cost of a comparable short-term rental, according to CNN.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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The experience economy has steadily reshaped gifting behaviour over the last decade, particularly among families looking to create memories rather than simply exchange possessions.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Sell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sell. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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