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 Chiefs are getting in the act with a yard sale of sorts ... at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2025
The club hosted yard sales, received financial support from the campus art gallery and enlisted assistance from Owen Driggs’ art history department.
—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
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2025
The club hosted yard sales, received financial support from the campus art gallery and enlisted assistance from Owen Driggs’ art history department.
—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
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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 4 Jul. 2025.
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