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
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  • The company markets Rivington Landing — along with the rest of its Rivington complex — based on modern home designs, amenities and its location just blocks from I-84 and about a 10-minute drive from I-684.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Depending on the peptide, the substances are marketed as helping with everything from extending lifespan to healing from injuries and workouts to improving one’s complexion.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of market
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  • Each retailed for $15 to $65, according to the recall notice.
    — Julia Hawkins, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Williams’ dress, which retails for $5,845 on Clio Peppiatt’s official website, hails from the brand’s Hollywood collection.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of retail
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  • The procedural dispute centers on a requirement to distribute amendment text to circuit court clerks for public posting, which lawmakers retroactively repealed.
    — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The combination of large-scale pre-training, distributed post-training and feedback-driven learning after deployment forms the basis of GO-3 Preview.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of distribute
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  • 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
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  • Meeting colleagues from neighboring industries, exchanging experiences and tips, and hopefully building a small network of like-minded people in the region.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
  • After exchanging vows, the newlyweds slipped away for their first Champagne toast as husband and wife.
    — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of exchange

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“Sell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sell. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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