as in marketed
to offer for sale to the public
used to sell groceries in a small neighborhood market
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Recent Examples of sold
With house‑inspired production and a darker, more experimental sound, the mini-album — which sold more than half a million copies in four days — hinted at the group’s creative ambition.
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Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
In that range, the sale has the potential to become one of the biggest in NFL history, after the Washington Commanders sold for roughly $6 billion in 2023.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Cuban sold his stake in the Dallas Mavericks in 2023.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Kyaw Klay and Paw La then sold the wire to recycling facilities, including Dem-Con Metal Recycling in Blaine, the informant said.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
RedBird sold its stake in 2019 to HPS Investment Partners, Atlantic Park Strategic Capital Fund and Morgan Stanley Tactical Value.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Its larger Grand Highlander appears to be stealing Highlander sales – last year the big sister sold 125,140 units.
—New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2026
Estée Lauder is suing Walmart in federal court alleging that the retailer sold counterfeit versions of the cosmetic company's fragrance and skin care products in its online store.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
On the 4800 block of Pepperwood Way in San Jose in August 2025, a 1,240-square-foot home was sold for $1,570,000, a price per square foot of $1,266.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2026
Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
In that range, the sale has the potential to become one of the biggest in NFL history, after the Washington Commanders sold for roughly $6 billion in 2023.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Cuban sold his stake in the Dallas Mavericks in 2023.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Kyaw Klay and Paw La then sold the wire to recycling facilities, including Dem-Con Metal Recycling in Blaine, the informant said.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
RedBird sold its stake in 2019 to HPS Investment Partners, Atlantic Park Strategic Capital Fund and Morgan Stanley Tactical Value.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Its larger Grand Highlander appears to be stealing Highlander sales – last year the big sister sold 125,140 units.
—New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2026
Estée Lauder is suing Walmart in federal court alleging that the retailer sold counterfeit versions of the cosmetic company's fragrance and skin care products in its online store.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
On the 4800 block of Pepperwood Way in San Jose in August 2025, a 1,240-square-foot home was sold for $1,570,000, a price per square foot of $1,266.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sold
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The Denver and Centennial spaces are being marketed for sublease by Chad Knoth of Locate.—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ten manufacturers of ultraprocessed foods are also facing a lawsuit, filed in December by San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu, that alleges companies knowingly engineered and marketed addictive, dangerous products while hiding the risks and causing a public health crisis.—
Sarah Koch,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Released in 2023, the watch originally retailed for $61,500, but now costs over $150,000 on the secondary market.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 Feb. 2026
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The brand released several Lux Air Force 1s in the 2000s including a crocodile iteration in 2007, which famously retailed for $2,000.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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To further analyze them, the researchers used electron microscopy, which provided precise information on how these elements were distributed within the electrode and on its surface topography.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The products are sold under various brand names, including Flavor Fresh, House Recipe, and Katy’s Kitchen, and distributed by US Foods, DYMA Brands, Sysco Corporation, Independent Marketing Alliance, and Gordon Food Service.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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A couple of hours later, the hatches swung open and the seven space travelers hugged and exchanged exuberant high fives.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Hallmark says approximately 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged on the holiday (not including those prepackaged valentines exchanged in elementary school classrooms).—
Katey Psencik,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Sold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sold. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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