1
as in to purchase
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I really want to buy that new book, but I don't have enough money right now
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2
as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge
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3
as in to believe
to regard as right or true
if you buy that story, then I have a bridge in Brooklyn you might be interested in
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as in steal
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price
four cartons of ice cream for four dollars is a real buy
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Recent Examples of buy
Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
In Western Europe, Italy and Spain are now buying Turkish series and Valley of Hearts has fared well on Mediaset’s Canale 5 in the former, regularly garnering about 2 million viewers in its Sunday primetime slot.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 June 2025
Baruah, who has a buy rating on the stock, expects annual AI spending from various types of customers to rise to nearly $2 trillion by 2028.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
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Verb
The deal follows Home Depot’s $18 billion landmark acquisition last year of SRS Distribution (which is the entity actually buying GMS).
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
In Western Europe, Italy and Spain are now buying Turkish series and Valley of Hearts has fared well on Mediaset’s Canale 5 in the former, regularly garnering about 2 million viewers in its Sunday primetime slot.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Noun
Sky Deutschland has been acquired by RTL, ending years of speculation on its future and representing RTL’s biggest ever buy.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 June 2025
Baruah, who has a buy rating on the stock, expects annual AI spending from various types of customers to rise to nearly $2 trillion by 2028.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buy
Verb
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Where to buy lottery tickets Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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Another neighbor, Oceanside, helped purchase and renovate the Sunshine-Brooks Theater on North Coast Highway.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
Verb
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More millions to bribe politicians to ease child labor requirements.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Federal prosecutors argued Combs and his associates were worried about being arrested after the attack on Ventura caught on 2016 hotel surveillance cameras and sought to bribe a security guard in return for the footage.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the crash, police said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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One of the latest, released in June by Nationwide, found that 58% of U.S. adults wrongly believe Medicare covers long-term care.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Giménez tweaked his left ankle covering second base on a steal Wednesday and did not play Thursday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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And the Montana West bag is going for as little as $17 — what a steal.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Before the death at the house, Snow Angels had nearly no citations or issues with the state Department of Social Services, according to the business’ licensing file reviewed by the Union-Tribune.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Vientos was in the lineup Friday hitting fifth against right-hander Michael Wacha, who has neutral splits against righties and lefties.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The Jay, sliding head-first, took a Jazz Chisholm Jr. knee to the throat and exited the game.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 July 2025
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The foremost innovators in the textile-to-textile recycling space are evolving from start-ups to scale-ups — and many are taking their operations global.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Noun
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As mentioned in the intro, there are many other bottles of 10-year-old bourbon to try, ranging from must-buy bargains to exorbitant splurges.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2025
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Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis will return to the team at a bargain price next season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Both are accepting new patients at Franciscan Physician Network Glendale Health Center, 1101 Glendale Blvd., Suite 101, in Valparaiso.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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This includes actions such as cyberattacks, use of drones or sabotage tools, and accepting funds from foreign intelligence, even without taking action.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Buy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/buy. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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