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
That old chair from a yard sale?
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The duo — who are best friends both on and off the screen — purchased Rowdy already stuffed at a yard sale.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Where to Buy Depression Glass Depression glass is easy to find at thrift stores, yard sales, estate sales, and antique markets, says Hughes, so starting a collection is relatively stress-free—and provides an excellent introduction into the world of collecting glassware (or anything else).
—Alexandra Churchill, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
Zion Hope regularly put on yard sales and barbecues after Sunday services, with the Griffins grilling hamburgers and hot dogs.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The duo — who are best friends both on and off the screen — purchased Rowdy already stuffed at a yard sale.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Where to Buy Depression Glass Depression glass is easy to find at thrift stores, yard sales, estate sales, and antique markets, says Hughes, so starting a collection is relatively stress-free—and provides an excellent introduction into the world of collecting glassware (or anything else).
—Alexandra Churchill, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
Zion Hope regularly put on yard sales and barbecues after Sunday services, with the Griffins grilling hamburgers and hot dogs.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yard sale
garage sale
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The modern American estate sale is a hybrid of a garage sale and a thrift store, with items priced individually, and shoppers left free to browse without close supervision.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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Organize a neighborhood garage sale.—
Parents,
Parents,
11 June 2026
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“Yard sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yard%20sale. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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