silent auctions

Definition of silent auctionsnext
plural of silent auction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for silent auctions
Noun
  • Despite this, Howard Swig, the head of auctions at Bring a Trailer, says that Show or Display cars still have a mystique to them.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Every piece in Born Weird Tattoo’s collection has a unique story and its owners have gone through every means to collect them, including estate sales and auctions.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Need more information about these sales?
    Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The two sides will also step up cooperation between their arms industries as Tokyo seeks to expand its modest defense sales as part of Taikaichi’s plan to further build up Japan’s military capability and arms industry to enhance cooperation with friendly nations.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Often referred to as the state’s chief fiscal officer, the state comptroller pays the state’s bills, monitors fiscal compliance, records transactions and contracts and issues reports that guide the governor and legislature on budget decisions.
    Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Backed into a legal corner, Google is now prepared to decrease its baseline commissions for subscriptions and e-commerce transactions into the 10% to 20% range while creating a new option that would charge 5% for payment processing.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Impala Platinum has opened formal talks with Zimbabwe’s central bank and lined up meetings with both the South African and Zimbabwean governments to press for clarity on Harare’s export-earnings policy, its CEO told Semafor, escalating a commercial cash-flow dispute into bilateral negotiations.
    Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
  • During the negotiations for the stadium, many West End residents recalled the disappointment of Hope VI.
    Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Silent auctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silent%20auctions. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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