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verb

present tense third-person singular of buy
1
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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2
as in bribes
to influence someone with a bribe there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge

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3
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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buys

2 of 2

noun

plural of buy
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
Verb
Google is also offering a free six-month subscription to its AI Pro plan to anyone who buys the more expensive Pixel 11 Pro or Pixel 11 Pro XL models. — Barbara Ortutay, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Zum leases bus yards, buys buses and small student shuttle vans and connects them (via a tablet and GPS) to an app that allows parents and teachers alike to track the vehicles on their routes. — Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The $55 billion deal — part-funded with $20 billion borrowed against EA itself — buys Riyadh a profitable business and control of some of the biggest franchises in the world’s biggest entertainment industry. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Mamdani hasn’t proposed any way of monitoring who buys what to prevent such an abuse that appears such an obvious threat. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 Wall Street is buzzing about Bending Spoons , an Italian tech conglomerate that buys mature internet brands and cuts their expenses using artificial intelligence. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 27 July 2026 The new rates apply to imports from countries that supply nearly everything the United States buys from abroad. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Noun
Recreational pilots don't have to register drones that weight 249g or less, so the DJI Mini 5 Pro and Neo 2 are still safe buys. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Alexandra Shytsman, cookbook author and founder of The New Baguette, includes it on her short list of go-to generic buys. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026 Millions of households that once formed the backbone of linear TV reach are no longer reachable through traditional cable buys. — Kris Qiu, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Government statisticians first decide what a typical household buys and in what proportions. — Brandy Hadley, Fortune, 31 July 2026 The company is also well-known for its viral short videos, in which its internet-famous sneaker-authenticator Rami Almordaah evaluates, buys, and sells rare sneakers that often cost thousands of dollars. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Specifically, our team prioritizes the beauty launches making waves, the cult-favorite buys shoppers keep coming back to, and the investment-worthy tools that can actually improve your appearance — living up to marketing claims. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 Keep Market Trends in Mind Vintage Heuer chronographs from the golden age of the 1960s and ’70s are excellent buys and can be found for less than $10,000, Wind says. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 July 2026 Using pyramid buys is a strategy that requires extreme discipline and planning ahead. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buys
  1. purchases
  2. bribes
  3. believes
  4. bargains
  5. takes
  6. seduces
  7. accepts
  8. deals
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
  • 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.
    — Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Definition of bribes
Verb
  • Compared to Chalamet, another leading man with great range but more naked ambition than Pattinson, the British star’s self-effacing personality comes across as more endearing, Weekman believes.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Democratic Party believes government should focus on the greater good for the country and its people.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of believes
Noun
  • But results showed the strongest performers paired bargains with menu innovation, quality improvements and a smoother customer experience.
    — Savyata Mishra, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The fun includes a large group of former Atlanta Braves players returning for a parade, autographs and more, as well as ShedFest’s music performances and bargains at the All 4 Kids Consignment Sale.
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of bargains
Verb
  • Pipeline construction typically takes a matter of years and requires significant investment, some analysts said.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • This circuit takes one incoming signal and directs it toward different destinations based on another control signal.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of takes
Verb
  • This is not the beautiful creature who seduces Odysseus in the poem.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In the video, then-23-year-old Gugino plays a young woman who, after her rock star boyfriend cheats on her with her best friend, seduces an artist painting her portrait.
    — Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026
Definition of seduces
Verb
  • But if a later leg of your European jaunt takes you to Austria or Slovenia, that same traveler may discover that a taxi service or local café accepts cash only.
    — TD Bank, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Sources familiar with the matter said negotiations over a potential plea agreement were ongoing and that nothing is final until Mangione accepts a deal.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of accepts
Noun
  • Are the club working on multiple deals, especially for experienced players?
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The courses, Cristerna said, would have been useful in learning how to negotiate brand deals, maximize monetization opportunities and cultivate and keep an audience.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of deals

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