SELLING Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

selling

verb

present participle of sell

as in marketing

to offer for sale to the public used to sell groceries in a small neighborhood market

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Recent Examples of selling That convergence is drawing together businesses that once occupied separate corners of the market, from consumer staples companies selling food to biotech firms developing medicines and veterinary providers offering increasingly sophisticated care. — Elsa Ohlen,carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026 Newcastle talk about a ‘trading model’ because selling players is essential to making signings, given UEFA and the Premier League’s financial restrictions. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026 Co-founder Emma Thackray started the company in her kitchen in 2019, selling at markets in the north of England. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 The Five Star Weekend follows Jennifer Garner as Hollis Shaw, a famed cook and best-selling author known for her delicious recipes, impeccable taste, and warm demeanor, who suffers a devastating loss. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 July 2026 The event is also adding a children’s area, expanded food options and a longer list of vendors who will be selling their wares. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 17 July 2026 In June, Wamala started selling the Dynafish Xiaonian on Supwell, his app. — Scott Douglas, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 Most business owners expect the process of selling their company to be demanding. — Bymike McIsaac Cpa, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The firm, which markets itself as a recreational tool for athletes and content creators, is currently blocked from selling its latest offering in the US under a new federal rule. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for selling

Verb

The company has deliberately avoided marketing its tools to the general public.

— Scott Horsley, NPR, 17 July 2026
States compete for people and business, and while Illinois chooses to hang its hat on its historical reputation, other states are marketing themselves as lower-cost alternatives that offer less red tape and less political dysfunction.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Definition of marketing

Verb

The 35 mm watch comes in either platinum or a silvered 18-karat Breguet gold, retailing for $203,300 and $184,800, respectively, and joins the house’s permanent collection.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
Robotic pool cleaners have traditionally been a luxury purchase, with top consumer models retailing for several thousand dollars.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026

Definition of retailing

Verb

William Saliba — France/Arsenal (position unchanged) Gave up almost nothing to his Arsenal team-mate Gyokeres as France nonchalantly dismissed Sweden, dominating in the air and on the floor while distributing the ball sensibly.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026
PlusM is distributing the film in Korea, with Neon handling North American distribution.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 July 2026

Definition of distributing

Verb

The United States and Iran have been exchanging strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets.

— Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Tzolis starts the move in his own half and crowns it after exchanging multiple passes and easing his way past a tackle in a matter of seconds.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 July 2026