as in yard sales
a sale of used household and personal items
prior to the move they held a garage sale to clear out all of their unwanted stuff
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Recent Examples of garage sales
Adding the right fertilizer to your soil can make a major difference in growth and root strength—and garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, and plant nurseries are great places to buy unwanted bags for less.
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Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026
Garage Sales Due to their more laidback, local nature, garage sales are the perfect place to find bargains.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026
Garage Sales Due to their more laidback, local nature, garage sales are the perfect place to find bargains.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garage sales
yard sales
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Sacramento County allows up to three yard sales per year, each lasting no more than two consecutive days.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Where to Buy Depression Glass Depression glass is easy to find at thrift stores, yard sales, estate sales, and antique markets, says Hughes, so starting a collection is relatively stress-free—and provides an excellent introduction into the world of collecting glassware (or anything else).—
Alexandra Churchill,
Martha Stewart,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Garage sales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garage%20sales. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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