as in to sell
to offer for sale to the public
vends snack foods and novelties at fairs
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So Saunders, then a recent college graduate and novice entrepreneur, created a prototype, stuffed it with fresh greens, stuck it in a downtown Chicago food court and launched the salad vending company in October 2013.
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Pokepalooza will have over 250 dealer tables, a vending experience with Pokemon card collectors and social media influencers, a cosplay contest for all ages and Pokemon face painting.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 8 Dec. 2025
Adam Hennie announced a vending task force to ensure food truck vendors, particularly those serving the nighttime crowd, have the right permits and certifications.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
One report filed in October 2024 about a convenience store in Saukville indicated the patron tried contacting the vending company to verify their payout rate.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Pokepalooza will have over 250 dealer tables, a vending experience with Pokemon card collectors and social media influencers, a cosplay contest for all ages and Pokemon face painting.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 8 Dec. 2025
Adam Hennie announced a vending task force to ensure food truck vendors, particularly those serving the nighttime crowd, have the right permits and certifications.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
One report filed in October 2024 about a convenience store in Saukville indicated the patron tried contacting the vending company to verify their payout rate.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vend
sell
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Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jack Huston plays Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur, who is betrayed to the Romans by his adopted brother, Messala (Toby Kebbell), and sold into slavery and then returns years to Jerusalem seeking revenge.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Vend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vend. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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