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
Algorhym’s announcement was all the more surprising considering the company once specialized in selling karaoke machines before pivoting to become an AI and logistics company.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Vendors lined the park Saturday, selling everything from jewelry and toys to Korean corn dogs and boba drinks.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
The goings-on have included Preller trying to build out the roster and Seidler working through the process of selling the team, which is believed to be nearing its final stages.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
China has helped blunt the effects of Western sanctions since the earliest days of the war, buying Russian oil and selling dual-use goods to its neighbor.
—Alex Wickham, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
In Idiotka, Margartia (Anna Baryshnikov) helps support her three-generation family in West Hollywood’s Russian district by selling counterfeit designer clothes online and working toward her dream of becoming a designer herself.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026
Latin America’s pay-one window is under discussions, as are other European and Asian territories, said FilmSharks Guido Rud who produced and is now selling the film.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The new restrictions, which took effect last week, prohibit people from carrying open containers and stop vendors from selling alcohol outdoors.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
There’s always a huge bonfire to warm up by, as well as a beer garden, various food trucks and tables featuring local vendors and nonprofit organizations selling delicious treats.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Vendors lined the park Saturday, selling everything from jewelry and toys to Korean corn dogs and boba drinks.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
The goings-on have included Preller trying to build out the roster and Seidler working through the process of selling the team, which is believed to be nearing its final stages.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
China has helped blunt the effects of Western sanctions since the earliest days of the war, buying Russian oil and selling dual-use goods to its neighbor.
—Alex Wickham, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
In Idiotka, Margartia (Anna Baryshnikov) helps support her three-generation family in West Hollywood’s Russian district by selling counterfeit designer clothes online and working toward her dream of becoming a designer herself.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026
Latin America’s pay-one window is under discussions, as are other European and Asian territories, said FilmSharks Guido Rud who produced and is now selling the film.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The new restrictions, which took effect last week, prohibit people from carrying open containers and stop vendors from selling alcohol outdoors.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
There’s always a huge bonfire to warm up by, as well as a beer garden, various food trucks and tables featuring local vendors and nonprofit organizations selling delicious treats.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selling
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The high-end German custom builder is marketing this ebike as a lifestyle choice for urban living, not just another transportation mode.—
Stefan Ionescu
February 13,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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But for now, Ciccarone, the UCSF researcher, argued that the more pressing concern is selling local leaders on the benefits of actively marketing smoking as a safer alternative to injecting.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
12 Feb. 2026
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The collection is multipronged, with Western, work, outdoor and fashion categories all represented at a premium price point, with most models retailing for $160 to $240.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Designed in tandem with the brand’s existing DIY gel system, Olive & June’s Builder Gel polishes (retailing for $12 each) are thicker in texture than traditional gel polish, creating a strong, supportive barrier to help grow your natural nails.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And Tuesday night — which featured Yancy’s team distributing a printout of questions challenging the mayor’s handling of the budget — shows the rift between the two progressives growing.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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But by the time cops were distributing her image, her worried parents had realized that the child wandered off and had begun canvassing the neighborhood for her.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Come winter, locals flock into spots like Casamento’s, exchanging laughs and slurping dozens of oysters.—
Outside,
Outside,
17 Feb. 2026
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After saluting the judges and exchanging high fives and hugs with her teammates, the Houston native saw her perfect 10 posted and collapsed.—
Dakayla Hawkins,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The rights to his image are managed by CMG Worldwide, which specializes in celebrities merchandising.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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Gauger has 20 years of experience at Nike, having started as retail and merchandising planner in 2002.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Selling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selling. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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