auctioning

Definition of auctioningnext
present participle of auction
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Verb
  • Netanyahu is charged with breach of trust, fraud and accepting bribes in three separate cases accusing him of exchanging favors with wealthy associates.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • In a similar manner, Liquid aspires to be more than a hub for exchanging crypto.
    Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • There is no fear with him in side-swapping blocks to tackle ball carriers in the backfield, either.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Make your ensemble feel fresh and spring-appropriate by swapping your dark blazer for a bright white version.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The company is trying to deploy AI tools on everything from inventory planning to merchandising to product development.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The rights to his image are managed by CMG Worldwide, which specializes in celebrities merchandising.
    Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Strictly Necessary Cookies Always Active These Cookies and SDKs are required for Service functionality, including security and fraud prevention, and to enable any purchasing capabilities.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Since 2016, federal officials allege, Meade has been trying to avoid paying the tax obligation through a number of tactics, which include withdrawing large sums of cash and purchasing cashier’s checks from his business accounts.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • McVay selling the Simpson pick a little more on Thursday night wouldn’t have changed Stafford’s approach to the coming season one bit.
    Zak Keefer, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Looking for a way to cope, Shemmeld bought a secondhand ice cream truck for about $17,500 and began selling treats in his spare time.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Many online comments said higher prices would not deter them from buying condoms to protect against pregnancy.
    Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Institutional investors have been criticized for driving up home prices, but there is little evidence that their presence is impacting the rising costs of buying a home.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Under California law, companies that are suspended by state tax officials are legally barred from transacting any business.
    Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Due to changes to federal tax reporting rules that Congress approved in 2021, payment platforms, including Venmo, CashApp, PayPal and any other platforms used for transacting funds, had to issue 1099-K forms to any Americans who received more than US$600 in payments.
    Pamala Wiepking, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The two parties have been in a standoff for several weeks now, essentially since mid-March when the writers began bargaining with the major studios on a new film and TV contract.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Both labor groups, plus the police and fire unions, are currently bargaining with city leaders over new multi-year contracts.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Auctioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auctioning. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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