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as in purchases
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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as in bribes
to influence someone with a bribe
there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge
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as in believes
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 bargains
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 buys
Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Luminia would pay for the equipment, then CEA buys the power and delivers it to customers.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
The Escalade and Navigator are also almost purely expressions of the American market, in that no other car market outside of China buys full-size luxury SUVs in great numbers.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
The campaign will largely live on Equinox’s social channels, club placements, the Equinox app experience and out-of-home media buys in key markets.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
Dallas developer buys west Dallas building A local investor and developer has purchased a West Dallas property.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
Palmer buys his fireworks from China.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Ukraine weapons fund receives billions of dollars Zelensky said Romania and Croatia are the latest countries to join a fund that buys weapons for Ukraine from the United States.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
No one, almost no one, buys them anymore.
—David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
So, snag the butt-flattering pants that feel like sweats here, plus other Spanx must-buys that are seriously marked down right now.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
From budget-friendly buys to splurge-worthy staples, here are eight of my favorite blazers sure to become your new travel go-tos.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Luxe custom upholstery and antique-auction furnishings mingle well with bargain buys such as a modern flower chandelier from Ikea.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Insider buys are a great sign of forward-looking confidence from management and can show that people closest to the company think its stock is undervalued.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2025
Some of my favorite buys include a restock of my Sijo eucalyptus sheets which deliver a cooling, almost silky quality that is a dream to sleep on.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025
Paul’s fights against older guys, such as Mike Tyson, or semi-retired MMA fighters, like Anderson Silva, generated attention and sold tickets and pay-per-view buys.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
This pick from her collaboration with KitchenAid topped our list of the best buys for its modern farmhouse aesthetic and functionality.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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The couple also buys certain items in bulk from an organic food supplier, spending an average of about $300 a month on staples like rice, oats, olive oil, nuts and cheese.
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To keep your vintage buys feeling fresh and relevant, Kemp, along with a slew of vintage sellers and designers, shares their top seven picks for 2026 vintage and thrifted home decor trends.
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Anyone who purchases a rodeo ticket also gains same-day access to the Stock Show grounds.—
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The fund purchases naloxone at cheaper rates and delivers it to organizations that distribute it to end users.—
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In one of the film’s most madcap and darkly comedic moments, Linda bribes her daughter with the promise of a pet hamster — who turns out to be a biter, desperate to escape its box.—
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Longbow believes weight has become the defining problem across the car industry.—
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If a trustee believes contributions were made to shield money from creditors rather than for legitimate retirement planning, those funds may be challenged.—
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At Sam’s Club, the latest Instant Savings Book—which features deals that run from January 2 through 25—highlights all the health and wellness essentials to start your year out right, as well as bargains on home, pantry, and medicine cabinet necessities.—
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The average one-bedroom rent is at $1,580 a month and a two-bedroom at $2,160, bargains compared to taking on a mortgage and paying hefty HOA fees.—
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Whoever takes the role is significantly restricted by the prior regime.—
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When violations occur and are reported, CPS takes prompt and appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination and referral to law enforcement, as required by law, while upholding the highest ethical standards.—
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Everything about the scene seduces the viewer into what dining while traveling in the most luxurious fashion could be, and once was.—
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In his youth, the blue-eyed Stamp was widely considered one of the most handsome men onscreen, and Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini used that to peculiar effect in Teorema (1968), casting the actor as a nameless and wordless visitor who seduces an entire household.—
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The story follows a young woman, a lifelong swimmer and Olympic hopeful, who accepts a college swimming scholarship in Texas in order to escape an abusive father and an alcoholic, suicidal mother.—
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Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Sklenar).—
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Act fast to shop Amazon’s current hottest deals because prices aren’t guaranteed to last through the month.—
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Keep scrolling to check out more of the best Le Creuset deals happening at Amazon.—
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“Buys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buys. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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