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noun

plural of auction
as in sales
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of auction
as in exchanges

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Recent Examples of auctions
Noun
The classic car auctions in Monterey could reach a record $500 million this week, as the tech boom and a wave of new collectors drive up the prices of modern supercars. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 For buyers who are more interested in rarity and the object itself than the experience of buying directly from a brand, auctions can therefore be a more compelling proposition. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 In spring, antiquing trips can also pair perfectly with Lancaster County’s iconic Mud Sales, beloved community auctions that blend antiques, Amish craftsmanship, local food and Pennsylvania Dutch tradition. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Bringing the Chinese live auction trend to America Whatnot’s business model is inspired by the Chinese livestreamed auctions popularized on Douyin, a popular Chinese competitor to TikTok. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 Foreclosure auctions forced by metro districts and homeowners associations cause homeowners to lose thousands of dollars in equity. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026 The couple seeks out new additions from antique dealers, private sellers and auctions. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 The restaurant imports its luxe ingredients directly from Toyosu Market in Tokyo, home to those famous and action-packed tuna auctions. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 3 Aug. 2026 Golz, who owns about 25 vehicles, travels to several auctions a year. — James Raia, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auctions
  1. sales
  2. exchanges
  3. transactions
  4. swaps
  5. negotiations
  6. bargains
  7. purchases
  8. deals
Noun
  • The combination of the World Cup, Sail Boston, and Boston 250 events saw an economic boom fueled by liquor sales, tall ships, and Scots covering statues with road cones.
    — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Financially, caps represent a potential hurdle for their revenue streams, as their business models are built on collecting fees attached to ticket sales, and those fee amounts depend on a ticket’s sales price.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of sales
Verb
  • Consistency turns individual relationships into a community that exchanges honest advice, surfaces opportunities and helps its members navigate growth.
    — C200, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Thomas regularly exchanges texts and Instagram messages with Alex’s mother, Leah, in Perth, while enjoying the company of his father, Damien, a former Australian rules football player, when the Condons travel stateside.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026
Definition of exchanges
Noun
  • Fifteen years ago, this timeline would have felt backwards, but this is largely how modern sports transactions unfold today.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The target includes loans from Bank of America’s balance sheet and transactions the company arranges or advises on.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of transactions
Verb
  • The closest mainstream offering is Honda's Rebel 1100 DCT, which starts at around US$10,400 – and even that swaps the traditional V-twin for a parallel-twin engine.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026
  • When day turns to night and the city swaps coffee cups for cocktail glasses, sample some of the country’s best mixed drinks, wines and, of course, whisky.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of swaps
Noun
  • Tielemans called Emery out of respect to his manager before beginning negotiations with United.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Although no official statements have been made, frenetic speculations about TWICE leader Jihyo and members Tzuyu and Chaeyoung earlier this year prompted JYP to issue statements that contract negotiations were still ongoing.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of negotiations
Verb
  • The union usually bargains in the same year as performers’ union SAG-AFTRA and directors’ union the Directors Guild of America.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
  • One potential—though untested—workaround would be for conferences, which are private entities, to serve as a joint employer that bargains with a players’ union.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of bargains
Verb
  • The nonprofit accepts donations of old electronic devices and also purchases devices for their training efforts.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026
  • An American who purchases a home in Switzerland, Germany or the United Kingdom typically finances that home in Swiss francs, euros or pounds — the currency in which the property is priced and in which the taxpayer earns income.
    — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of purchases
Verb
  • To two young stars whose endorsement deals dwarf their league salaries, $400 is probably couch-cushion change.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
  • The online shop currently has under-the-radar deals up to 80 percent off, from early fall clothing to cozy home upgrades.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Definition of deals

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