silent auctions

Definition of silent auctionsnext
plural of silent auction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for silent auctions
Noun
  • In the case of Wax Poetics, there is also editorial created around the auctions.
    Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Mamdani has proposed using such fines as a vehicle to bring distressed rental properties under city stewardship, by aggressively pursuing liens on delinquent landlords and buying up their portfolios through foreclosure auctions.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • At the time, Ramsey had worked for Rottlund Homes of Iowa, which used independent real estate agents for sales.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The biggest Chinese automakers, including BYD and Geely Auto, have been increasing their efforts in boosting sales abroad, including expanding production facilities outside China.
    Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Real estate brokerage firm Compass said that recent transactions showed that some parts of the tech capital have emerged from its doom loop on the back of the surge in AI investment and hiring.
    Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Cuba introduced two new banknotes in a bid to simplify transactions amid runaway inflation.
    Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Over 20 hours of contentious negotiations between American and Iranian officials in Islamabad over the weekend concluded without a go-forward plan to end the war, calling into question a tenuous two-week ceasefire deal was agreed upon last week.
    Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The president was at a UFC fight in Florida with Marco Rubio during the negotiations.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
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“Silent auctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silent%20auctions. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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