as in sale
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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Recent Examples of auction
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 May 2025
It is estimated to sell for $3 million to $5 million at the auction.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 27 May 2025
Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
In the first phase, eight books were auctioned online ahead of the meeting, with the highest bid $100,000.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 May 2025
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Noun
The bottle of Yamazaki 55 that is going up for auction is just one of the 200 that were released.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 May 2025
It is estimated to sell for $3 million to $5 million at the auction.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 27 May 2025
Verb
The jar of Toth cookies usually fetches $1,300 to $1,400 and one year was auctioned for $3,500, Becker said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
In the first phase, eight books were auctioned online ahead of the meeting, with the highest bid $100,000.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auction
Noun
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In recent days, the Chinese have restarted some shipments of rare earth materials, but they have been limited, a person familiar with the sales said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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This marks a notable increase compared to the same quarter last year, when the company reported earnings of $0.07 per share on sales of $60.78 million.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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All are characters from Sanrio, the merchandising company behind her universe of cuteness.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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Media coverage excites executives and, when merchandised across digital marketing channels, has tremendous reach and impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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League Standings and Player Stats MLP Schedule along with Rosters for Premier and Challenger teams Transaction Recap No transactions were announced, but there is a major personnel issue covered in the News section.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Illinois would be the first state to require a distinction on consumer retail transactions between goods, taxes and tips, creating the need for what opponents say would be a complicated and expensive software change.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Verb
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During their last meeting in May, both countries agreed to exchange their requirements for a ceasefire.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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The May 16 talks also led to a swap of prisoners, with 1,000 on both sides being exchanged.—
Mehmet Guzel,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The prosecutor, suspecting that Rocha and Honorio could be buying babies to resell them, shared information about the case with the federal police, which continued the investigation.—
Allan de Abreu,
The Dial,
3 June 2025
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Her campaign said that additional income came from Wu reselling her Boston Celtics season tickets to various games in 2024.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Ayers is a pilot, and previously flew F-22s in the U.S. Air Force before swapping out jets for rockets, after being selected for NASA Astronaut Group 23 in 2021.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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To correct this, swap the middle screw with a 3-inch screw.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Amid the news that Swift, 35, purchased her original masters from Shamrock Capital, six years after her catalog was sold to Scooter Braun, her longtime collaborator joined her in celebrating the news on Friday, May 30.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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The Mekorot pipeline connections supply drinking water purchased from Israel.—
Sarah-Grace Mankarious,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Medicine and equipment was stolen amid the fighting, so nurses have learned to bargain for it at nearby pharmacies.—
Sophie Neiman,
Christian Science Monitor,
5 May 2025
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The two unions have joined together to bargain, with negotiations continuing over the past week on issues like holidays, alternative work weeks, time off, health insurance and retirement plans.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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“Auction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auction. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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