silent auctions

Definition of silent auctionsnext
plural of silent auction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for silent auctions
Noun
  • The franchise’s signature fundraiser for the OMYF includes vintner dinners, a wine festival and live and e-auctions.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
  • For many pieces, like a Hermès Kelly in rare Doblis (calf suede) or one of the 25 Kaws chairs ever made in collaboration with Fernando Campana, require years of patience—and a lot of luck at auctions and private sales.
    Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Chinese officials have already signaled pressure on Taiwan arms sales.
    Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Blue Ant Rights is handling all sales as the global distribution partner.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • If balances remained at the end of a school year, IMG rolled them over to subsequent academic years, OFAC said, adding that those transactions were then exchanged for the attendance and enrollment of two student-athletes.
    Zach Powell, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Instead, the firm will rely on secondary transactions, where current owners of existing team stakes sell them to new buyers.
    Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Nonetheless, a second round of negotiations will be held on Tuesday in Geneva, according to multiple reports.
    Zach LaChance, The Washington Examiner, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The Danish territory got no mentions in the speech, as negotiations over its fate proceed slowly.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Silent auctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silent%20auctions. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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