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
The act of selling birds in stacks of cages – sometimes far taller than the men who carry them – goes back generations.
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ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The teardown included jettisoning some of Yahoo’s advertising technology, selling publishers such as TechCrunch and Rivals and closing down AOL’s internet dial-up service in a move that cut off its final 500 users.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Applicants quickly realized that the new addition, far from being an obstacle to selling themselves, could be a useful tool in the struggle to stand out from others.
—Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
But more importantly, if a breeder is doing everything right, then what is the problem with that breeder selling through a local store in Colorado?
—Ed Sayres, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Framingham Baking Company posted on Facebook Sunday after selling its final slices of pizza.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Six years ago, there were 237 single-family houses for sale in West Hartford in March, not unusual as Greater Hartford geared up for the spring home buying and selling market, traditionally the busiest season for residential sales.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
But most fans are selling to take advantage of rising ticket prices.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The teardown included jettisoning some of Yahoo’s advertising technology, selling publishers such as TechCrunch and Rivals and closing down AOL’s internet dial-up service in a move that cut off its final 500 users.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Applicants quickly realized that the new addition, far from being an obstacle to selling themselves, could be a useful tool in the struggle to stand out from others.
—Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
But more importantly, if a breeder is doing everything right, then what is the problem with that breeder selling through a local store in Colorado?
—Ed Sayres, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Framingham Baking Company posted on Facebook Sunday after selling its final slices of pizza.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Six years ago, there were 237 single-family houses for sale in West Hartford in March, not unusual as Greater Hartford geared up for the spring home buying and selling market, traditionally the busiest season for residential sales.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
But most fans are selling to take advantage of rising ticket prices.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selling
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Such has been the dominant model for producing and marketing K-pop over the past decade.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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This could be the kiss of death for a company marketing itself as a way for models to get paid directly by their fans.—
Gustavo Turner,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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The new 43 mm timepiece, retailing for a cool $10,600, is limited to just 593, a reference to the jet’s powerful Olympus 593 engines.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2026
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Rausch presented her with a burgundy Togo Birkin bag in a size 30 with gold hardware, retailing for $16,000.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Under the bill, county employees would not be allowed to help ICE with collecting or distributing information about a person's immigration status.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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This difference, known as the premium, reflects the real-world costs of minting, distributing and selling coins and bars.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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In the film, despite Leon’s fantasising imagination, the two are soon exchanging confessions.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Despite the lessons not usually being carried out in exchanging conversations, they’re seen in norms and conduct.—
Kenneth Okeke,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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The company is trying to deploy AI tools on everything from inventory planning to merchandising to product development.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 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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“Selling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selling. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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