as in garage sale
a sale of used household and personal items
there are signs up all over town advertising yard sales
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Recent Examples of yard sale
The club hosted yard sales, received financial support from the campus art gallery and enlisted assistance from Owen Driggs’ art history department.
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Gabrielle Gillette, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
After seven months, Boyette's property was finally vacated, but not before her possessions and family heirlooms were sold off during a rushed yard sale, leaving her with a heavily damaged home where most items were either taken or left destroyed.
—Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 16 May 2024
City residents who would like to have their yard sale appear on the printed and digital maps can donate $10 to the Umatilla Public Library and receive a one-day yard sale permit.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
There's no better way to declutter than a good old-fashioned yard sale.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
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Gabrielle Gillette, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
After seven months, Boyette's property was finally vacated, but not before her possessions and family heirlooms were sold off during a rushed yard sale, leaving her with a heavily damaged home where most items were either taken or left destroyed.
—Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 16 May 2024
City residents who would like to have their yard sale appear on the printed and digital maps can donate $10 to the Umatilla Public Library and receive a one-day yard sale permit.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
There's no better way to declutter than a good old-fashioned yard sale.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yard sale
garage sale
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The trust company has assured them the art would not just be sold in a garage sale, but rather through a thoughtful auction process, and online channels.—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Try reselling it online or by having a garage sale.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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“Yard sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yard%20sale. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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