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
After a rash of incidents across the state, Amazon will stop selling some higher-speed e-bikes in California, according to the Orange County District Attorney.
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Austin Turner, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The hardware ban is only for new devices, so all routers previously approved for sale in the US can continue to be imported and sold without obtaining a special exemption.
—ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Artists can sell their work at the show; the gallery takes a small commission.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The latter, a platform designed to connect African filmmakers with buyers, agents and investors to sell, distribute and co-produce content, has attracted the support of the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy (FMACCE), positioning Nigeria as a global player.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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Austin Turner, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The hardware ban is only for new devices, so all routers previously approved for sale in the US can continue to be imported and sold without obtaining a special exemption.
—ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Artists can sell their work at the show; the gallery takes a small commission.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The latter, a platform designed to connect African filmmakers with buyers, agents and investors to sell, distribute and co-produce content, has attracted the support of the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy (FMACCE), positioning Nigeria as a global player.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sell
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The cream is marketed to help relieve eczema symptoms including itching, dryness, redness, cracking and irritation.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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For celebrities like Paltrow, the appeal lies in combining vacation, wellness reset and access to a small group of specialists in one trip — a model that has become central to how beauty tourism is marketed at the highest end of the industry.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Swift wore Dôen's Ashlynn midi dress, which currently retails for $385.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Then there’s the Vans LX Half-Cab 33 offered in black suede with a yellowed sole, custom leather kiltie tassel, cobranded leather label, and custom insole, retailing for $248.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The first wave of Social Security payments for May is scheduled to be distributed this week, following a normal schedule.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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But for the Christmas-week slate, when six of the 16 games were distributed via a premium platform, the league adheres closely to that 87% free model.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 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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It’s all curated by owner Sylvie Chateigner, who has methodically merchandised the store by color.—
Clara Giampellegrini,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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Something casually exchanged could become strategically useful.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The Andes virus is a rare variant that can be passed from person to person through significant and intimate close contact such as sharing a bed for an extended period of time or exchanging saliva.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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“Sell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sell. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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