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noun

Definition of fire salenext
as in clearance

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adjective

as in discounted

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Recent Examples of fire sale
Noun
Former Blue Jays star Bo Bichette faces an uncertain future with the struggling New York Mets, who are last in the NL East and eyeing a trade deadline fire sale. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Picollo indicated the Royals aren’t planning a massive fire sale. — Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Adjective
That shows there are alternatives to a fire-sale auction which would allow governments to collect what they’re owed, and homeowners to keep most of the home’s value, AARP argued. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026 Today, there’s no chance of scooping up a 964 at what used to be fire-sale prices. — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fire sale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire sale
  1. clearance
  2. discounted
  3. purchase
  4. discount
  5. garage sale
  6. reduced
  7. closeout
  8. lowered
Noun
  • Centre-backs who regularly face pressure tend to produce the highest number of clearances, blocks and interceptions.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The barge clearance level at Kaub on the Rhine, a key chokepoint for river shipments to southern Germany and Switzerland, continues to drop.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of clearance
Adjective
  • Complete the set with more discounted loungewear in the same hue, including slim-straight pants or a barrel-leg version.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • Backless loafers are having a moment, and leave it to Coach to offer one of the most stylish (and discounted) options to date.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
Definition of discounted
Noun
  • Nothing in the announcement distinguishes a talent acquisition from a substantial purchase.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Separately, San Jose Unified School District is eyeing a purchase of the entire eastern tower as workforce housing for staff and teachers.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of purchase
Adjective
  • Why do ultra-discount carriers like Spirit and Frontier often struggle in this country, whereas in Europe airlines like Ryanair, Wizz Air, and EasyJet seem to be able to make the same no-frills business model work—with huge benefits for travellers?
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
  • Consumers in the Midwest submitted the most votes for Kroger in the conventional non-discount supermarket category.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Definition of discount
Noun
  • Great vintage pieces can turn up almost anywhere, but they’re most commonly found at estate sales or garage sales.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026
  • McGrath recommends scouring thrift stores, garage sales, and Facebook Marketplace for old umbrellas as well!
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 27 July 2026
Definition of garage sale
Adjective
  • Less solar radiation and reduced temperatures can also affect wind, cloud cover and humidity.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Emerging data also points to potential neurological advantages, including a reduced risk of dementia.
    — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of reduced
Noun
  • And better in July to learn about NBA-level closeout speed and athleticism, as well as what shots are the right shots, than when the games count.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2026
  • Foreign aid has been a clear focus; after USAID was razed last year, Vought was made acting administrator and tasked with overseeing the closeout of the agency.
    — Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 22 June 2026
Definition of closeout
Adjective
  • The lowered rating comes after AppLovin posted mixed results for the second quarter and third-quarter profit guidance that missed expectations, sending shares lower by more than 16% in the premarket.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
  • That refusal to accept lowered expectations carried him to being Chairman of Nike’s Jordan Brand and leading the Portland Trail Blazers.
    — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
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