Thesaurus results for FIRE SALES

fire sales

noun

plural of fire sale

as in clearances

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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
Well, the Department of Human Services, Pennsylvania State Police, and the FBI issue three clearances.

— Megan Shinn, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of clearances

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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 sales

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So people who use Croissant will get 10 percent back on purchases made within the network in credits that can be used immediately to purchase other goods.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
The district attorney's office said the purchases included a family trip to Disney World, an Outer Banks vacation rental, country club membership fees, limousine service, purchase and installation of a hot tub at Fantuzzo's home and payment of local and state property taxes.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026

Definition of purchases

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Art fairs, collectors’ homes, artists’ studios, galas… The film is a welcoming and entertaining dive amongst the 1% and explores the complicated relationship between artists and commerce.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
The current Mari portfolio includes the tennis events, the Miami Open and Madrid Open, Frieze art fairs and car auction company Barrett Jackson.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of fairs

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Drivers can find information on how to properly register a vehicle or report suspicious tag sales at DMV's Vehicle Services page online.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Shop Color Tag Sales Although many larger thrift store chains have discontinued color tag sales, opting instead to mark down specific items on certain days, a handful of thrift stores still offer them.

— Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026

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