silent auctions

Definition of silent auctionsnext
plural of silent auction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for silent auctions
Noun
  • Since 1971, car aficionados have gathered in the Scottsdale area for one of the world's most recognizable car auctions.
    Keith Laing, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Now, Arthaus is slowly reopening, thanks to fundraisers and charity auctions that have helped the space build back.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Nvidia’s sales and profits were up more than 60% in the October quarter compared to the previous year, soaring past Wall Street’s expectations.
    Rosa de Acosta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Need more information about these sales?
    Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Strengthening trade ties with developing economies have also bolstered the case for increased use of renminbi in foreign transactions.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Through a series of transactions over the past year, Endeavor was taken private, reconstituted and renamed the WME Group.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • India and the European Union recently reached a free trade agreement that could affect as many as 2 billion people after nearly two decades of negotiations.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
  • As negotiations stretched on, the district announced that schools would be closed on Monday, prompting families to scramble for childcare and alternative plans.
    Da Lin, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Silent auctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silent%20auctions. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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