Synonyms of vend

vend

verb

ˈvend 

as in to sell

to offer for sale to the public

vends snack foods and novelties at fairs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sell
• merchandise
• market
• distribute
• retail
• deal (in)
• wholesale
• exchange
• resell
• advertise
• peddle
• barter
• put up
• promote
• provide
• export
• trade
• supply
• traffic (in)
• presell
• hawk
• tout
• remarket
• handle
• bargain
• dicker
• haggle
• chaffer
• horse-trade
• auction
• stock
• palter
• carry
• plug
• keep
• ballyhoo
• boost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• buy
• purchase

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vend

An employee of the restroom vending company found the deceased infant when conducting routine maintenance on the restrooms, ABC News' Grand Rapids affiliate WZZM 13 reported. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 13 July 2026

At the center of the controversy is a sidewalk vending ordinance San Diego adopted in 2024 that also prohibited yoga classes of four or more people at shoreline beaches and parks without city permission. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

An employee of the restroom vending company made the discovery during routine maintenance. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 29 June 2026

An employee of the bathroom vending company discovered the baby's body while carrying out routine maintenance, the police statement added. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026