as in sale
a public event at which things are sold to the people who offer to pay the most
She bought the desk at an auction. He made several bids at the auction.
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as in to merchandise
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Recent Examples of auction
Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025
The event will feature a plated dinner, silent and live auctions and a wine wall.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
Just look at the Le Mans-winning 1964 250 LM by Scaglietti that was auctioned off by RM Sotheby’s in Paris earlier this week.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Bond Edition up for auction at Historics is one of just 10 that was sold in the U.K., and has had only one owner since its original purchase.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025
The event will feature a plated dinner, silent and live auctions and a wine wall.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
Blocking new wind energy projects Trump on Monday issued an executive order that barred the government from auctioning off the rights to build wind farms offshore and also temporarily blocked new rights for wind on public lands.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
Just look at the Le Mans-winning 1964 250 LM by Scaglietti that was auctioned off by RM Sotheby’s in Paris earlier this week.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auction
Noun
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The law prohibits the sale, manufacture, possession and purchase of assault-style weapons, assault weapon attachments and .50 caliber cartridges in the state of Illinois.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Nearly 100 of her pieces were up for sale to benefit her charity, 11.11 Media Impact, in support of the relief efforts following the Los Angeles wildfires.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Ken Kremer, a merchandising manager, said his brother has walked home from work for the past month because his car needed repairs.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Jennifer Lucchese is the vice president of merchandising hair care at Sephora.—
Sam Escobar,
Allure,
13 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The same algorithms that secure the Bitcoin Network are used to protect our web traffic (TLS/SSL), secure banking and financial transactions, and safeguard government and military communications.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos, who signed off on the complex transaction that sees Broccoli and her half-brother, Michael Wilson, retaining a financial stake in the property, is keenly interested in how the tech giant can bring Bond into the digital age.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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During a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Brazil in November 2023, Messi and Rodrygo exchanged insults.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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During season five’s ballet party, Gina and Mosley exchanged a look that alluded to either an existing affair or a future one.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Host cities must have a local ordinance or state law banning unauthorized ticket reselling at the competition venue.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2025
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A couple who investigators believe targeted boot stores across North Texas to steal and resell merchandise have been arrested in connection with almost $5,000 worth of thefts from a Boot Barn in White Settlement, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Mohamed Salah is clearly the best player in FPL, but is this weekend the time to swap him out?—
Jacob Whitehead,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Add lemon zest for a lemon-forward essence, swap almond extract for vanilla extract, or add about two tablespoons of poppy seeds.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The law generally requires people to purchase homeowners and auto insurance.—
Joshua Strange,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Such a large amount could indicate Buffett, who’s famous for buying stocks when prices are low, may not see much worth purchasing in a market that critics say looks too expensive.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In Texas, for example, only police and firefighters can collectively bargain.—
Orlando Mayorquín,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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The Biden appointees to the board also announced a rule that toughened the requirement that employers bargain with unions, even without the union having to win an election.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Auction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auction. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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