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
Don’t miss out on fuzzy socks, best-selling makeup, clever home organizing essentials, and more under-the-radar finds starting at $4.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
McGregor owned the team for four years before selling it.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Paramount is gambling that Warner investors will evaluate the two offers and sell their shares to Paramount.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Sure, 55,000 vehicles is but a fraction of the CR-V’s mammoth volume; the CR-V has sold more than seven times that in each of the last two years!
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Jan. 2026
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
McGregor owned the team for four years before selling it.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Paramount is gambling that Warner investors will evaluate the two offers and sell their shares to Paramount.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Sure, 55,000 vehicles is but a fraction of the CR-V’s mammoth volume; the CR-V has sold more than seven times that in each of the last two years!
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sell
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The differences are not just marketing.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Fast-track capsules triggered by market signals launch closer to market on a shorter timeline and tactics like postponement can be applied here.—
Raj Dhiman,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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Set for what appears to be a Japan-exclusive release, the Doublet x Asics Gel-Quantum 360 I AMP will retail for 37,400 yen, which converts to roughly $239 as of publishing.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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This version of the iconic handbag can retail anywhere from $30,000 to $50,000 or more.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday, Concept One Accessories disclosed a new licensing agreement to design, source, produce and distribute Weatherproof Vintage and Weatherproof adult cold-weather accessories, belts, small leather goods and backpacks.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Social Security payments are distributed on a certain Wednesday each month depending on the recipient's birthday.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Sir Arthur has a major online presence, with 87,000 followers on his TikTok account, and even merchandise dedicated to him.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2025
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In February, the Corner Shop will be merchandised for Valentine’s Day.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 Nov. 2025
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The families exchanged Christmas cookies as a parting gift.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Since this is an Outlet item, it can’t be returned or exchanged—but is bound to sell out fast.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Sell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sell. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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