as in retails
to offer for sale to the public
used to sell groceries in a small neighborhood market
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Recent Examples of sells
The group is among the most successful access-broker operations, a class of hackers that smashes and grabs credentials from victims and then sells them to other hackers.
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Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
Here, wander by historic mansions, stop at local cafes, and browse hip boutiques like Esencia Maya, a family run business that sells high-end fashions inspired by the Mayan culture.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Te Amo Cafe sells customizable milk teas, coffee, matcha, lemonades, brew tea, fruit tea and more with the ability to add toppings like brown sugar boba and crystal boba.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
United Airlines, for example, sells day passes for $59 to its United Clubs when capacity allows.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Ships passing through Hormuz have at times paid tolls to Iran in Bitcoin; Iran sells an increasing share of its oil to China in yuan; and India may now be buying Iranian oil in yuan as well.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
West Elm also sells lots of organic, handcrafted, sustainably sourced, and Fair Trade Certified items among its decor and linens.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Bayer, which now owns Monsanto, only sells Roundup that contains glyphosate to farmers and businesses these days.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Lisa Lane is the founder of Rinseroo, which sells portable shower heads, bathtub, and sink attachments for cleaning, pet grooming, and bathing.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
Here, wander by historic mansions, stop at local cafes, and browse hip boutiques like Esencia Maya, a family run business that sells high-end fashions inspired by the Mayan culture.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Te Amo Cafe sells customizable milk teas, coffee, matcha, lemonades, brew tea, fruit tea and more with the ability to add toppings like brown sugar boba and crystal boba.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
United Airlines, for example, sells day passes for $59 to its United Clubs when capacity allows.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Ships passing through Hormuz have at times paid tolls to Iran in Bitcoin; Iran sells an increasing share of its oil to China in yuan; and India may now be buying Iranian oil in yuan as well.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
West Elm also sells lots of organic, handcrafted, sustainably sourced, and Fair Trade Certified items among its decor and linens.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Bayer, which now owns Monsanto, only sells Roundup that contains glyphosate to farmers and businesses these days.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Lisa Lane is the founder of Rinseroo, which sells portable shower heads, bathtub, and sink attachments for cleaning, pet grooming, and bathing.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sells
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The synthetic patent slingback, which retails for $110, featured a long, pointed toe.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Limited to 25, the piece retails for $116,000.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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American Express markets Uber credits as a premium cardholder perk.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Between the names alone — Buttercup, Goomba, Budette and Marigold — this crew basically markets itself.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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Food restrictions for Cubans date back to 1962, when ration books were first established, a system that distributes monthly staples.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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The top half of the purifier features a glossy white, bladeless amplifier loop fan that distributes clean, hydrated air throughout the room.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Sells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sells. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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