sell

verb

ˈsel How to pronounce sell (audio)
Definition of sellnext
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 EchoStar sold wireless spectrum to SpaceX last year, attaining a minority stake in the company ahead of its blockbuster IPO in June. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026 Several of the field’s top scientists described marketing by IFG and other clinics selling the technology to patients of advanced maternal age — 35 and older — as misleading and questioned the validity of their claims. — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026 The scratch-offs included one sold at RC Checks Cashed, at 7575 Annapolis Road in Hyattsville. — CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 The hyperscaler will sell $10 billion in common stock and $10 billion in senior notes, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sell
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sell
  1. market
  2. retail
  3. distribute
  4. merchandise
  5. exchange
Verb
  • The company supplies strawberries for Driscoll’s, which markets berries grown by independent farmers under contract.
    — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • It was built to help bring cultural content and tech to market by putting creators, tech developers, investors, buyers and distributors in the same room.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of market
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  • Law chose the Lidia, a slingback sandal currently retailing for $895 on the brand’s website.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The special anniversary set comes in two versions, Day and Night, and retails for about $180.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of retail
Verb
  • Between 1919 and 1948, Micheaux wrote, produced, directed, and distributed more than 40 films entirely outside the studio system, carrying his prints by train, pitching theater owners in person and putting his work in front of audiences himself.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The products were distributed between October and December 2025.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of distribute
Verb
  • Dress shirts are merchandised in the center, and include the popular Traveler assortment.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Expect retailers to start merchandising home fragrance by room rather than by scent family, and expect brands to release coordinated multi-room sets.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of merchandise
Verb
  • Other traditions include setting off firecrackers and exchanging sweets and gifts with friends and family.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The brief, 10-minute meeting was private, during which the two exchanged gifts.
    — Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of exchange

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“Sell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sell. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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