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

Brittany Manny, founder of B Lasting, returned to vend at 816 Day for the second time after previously participating about four years ago when the festival was held at 18th & Vine. — Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Everyone’s spread out with a respective mountain of vending-machine snacks in front of them, each taking their own moment to stare down Oleksa, when Joe takes the floor. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2026

Vendors said enforcement sweeps that began earlier this year have threatened their livelihoods, with authorities confiscating vending equipment and, in some cases, destroying it. — Da Lin, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

The complex also includes a community room, 14 quiet study rooms, lounge space and a vending-machine area. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026