as in bought
made beforehand in large numbers
he served store-bought biscuits and airily pretended he had baked them himself
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Or go store-bought with costumes that include inflatable shoulder pads and a shrunken head prop that straps on top of your head.
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Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
Pumpkin seeds last different amounts of time depending on whether they’re store-bought or fresh from a pumpkin.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
Plus, the taste and quality is always better than store-bought.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 14 Aug. 2024
How to Get Rid of Clover Mites There are a few simple ways to get rid of clover mites inside your home using natural and store-bought chemical remedies.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2024
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Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
Pumpkin seeds last different amounts of time depending on whether they’re store-bought or fresh from a pumpkin.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
Plus, the taste and quality is always better than store-bought.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 14 Aug. 2024
How to Get Rid of Clover Mites There are a few simple ways to get rid of clover mites inside your home using natural and store-bought chemical remedies.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2024
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“Store-bought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/store-bought. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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