variants
also merchandize
as in to sell
to offer for sale to the public
the now-familiar practice of stores merchandising goods at dramatically lower prices on the day after Thanksgiving
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Recent Examples of merchandise
Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Apr. 2026
Paramount launches ‘Landman’ merchandise store Nine items are available, ranging from clothing to drinkware.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
No matter how they're merchandised, take notice of these home staples.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Jason Meza, a Better Business Bureau representative, told WOAI that crowded events and packed venues create opportunities for scammers to get close without drawing attention, especially in places where people are quickly paying for food, drinks or merchandise.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Apr. 2026
Paramount launches ‘Landman’ merchandise store Nine items are available, ranging from clothing to drinkware.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
The rights to his image are managed by CMG Worldwide, which specializes in celebrities merchandising.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
No matter how they're merchandised, take notice of these home staples.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merchandise
Noun
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The on-site boutique is a (pricey) treasure trove of gorgeous silk and yak wool shirts, scarves, and home goods woven by Norhla.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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The decrease could have been sharper if not for inflation, which is bumping up the prices of lodging, food and goods.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Introduced in the 1970s, Roundup quickly became the top-selling herbicide in the United States and integral to farming.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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So was the Biden administration’s decision to block Nvidia from selling its most advanced AI chips to China in 2022.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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From tariffs to commodities, costs are still rising, but consumers are no longer absorbing those increases as easily.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Merchandise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merchandise. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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