Thesaurus results for SILENT AUCTION

silent auction

noun

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as in auction

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Recent Examples of silent auction The event features a silent auction, a three-course dinner and live entertainment. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026 The art fundraiser silent auction will feature an array of artworks from talented LGBTQIA+ artists and allies with live music by ShapinClouds. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 Learn more about the silent auction. — AJC.com, 29 May 2026 The 26th annual signature event, held at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, included a silent auction showcasing an array of designer and vintage handbags, exclusive experience packages, and exciting grab bag opportunities. — Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for silent auction

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Noun

Those proceedings were finalized before a public auction was to take place on June 6.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
During the preview for the auction, a portion of the proceeds from which will benefit MusiCares®, at New York City’s Soho Grand Hotel, George talked about taking a break from his dedication to style to just dress down for a day.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Definition of auction

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Earlier this week, Beijing released its first five-year policy plan to boost consumption and lift annual retail sales to about $9 trillion by 2030.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Further inside, a fragment of a gate has a for-sale sign, candles, guayaberas and two colorful chairs — like memories from a grandfather’s house.

— Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of sale

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Business immediately was exceptional — with 40% of it coming from drive-thru transactions, Doug Davis said.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026
The waterfront mansion, located at 1 Star Island Drive and purchased by Combs in 2021 for $35 million, has been sold in an off-market transaction.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of transaction

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Pavel Mintyukov signs contract extension with Ducks Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has agreed to five-year contract extension worth $36 million with the Ducks, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
For Shields, who oversees much larger negotiations between 51,000 Actor’s Equity members and groups like Broadway League, which represents Broadway shows, the Casa Bonita fight is small but personal.

— Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of negotiation

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