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adjective

Definition of boughtnext
as in store
made beforehand in large numbers a bought dress that looked like a high-end designer item

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bought

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verb

past tense of buy
1
as in purchased
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for I really want to buy that new book, but I don't have enough money right now

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2
as in bribed
to influence someone with a bribe there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge

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3
as in believed
to regard as right or true if you buy that story, then I have a bridge in Brooklyn you might be interested in

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Recent Examples of bought
Adjective
The chain said that refunds would be available to patrons who had pre-bought tickets. — Patrick Frater, Variety, 14 July 2022 Cineplex has also begun offering refunds to all customers that pre-bought tickets for upcoming film screenings. — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bought
  1. store
  2. purchased
  3. bribed
  4. believed
  5. had
  6. took
  7. lured
  8. accepted
Adjective
  • More than 82% of new space last year was built for traditional, specialty and super-store grocers.
    — Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 7 Jan. 2026
  • By then, store interior displays were as critical as the windows, reflecting each city’s unique take on the holiday season with decorations ranging from subdued to outrageous.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Definition of store
Verb
  • Hansen has purchased preshow advertising on every screen showing the upcoming A24 release, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Gaming is a key part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals—its Public Investment Fund purchased video game company Electronic Arts for $55 billion earlier this month.
    — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of purchased
Verb
  • In 2015, a lower court convicted the former prime minister of having bribed a senator, handing him a three-year sentence.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Then on Thursday, less than a month later, a federal indictment was unsealed alleging that LeVota bribed a county lawmaker in order to ensure their recusal from the race for the county’s top seat.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of bribed
Verb
  • Yields dipped and then rebounded in the wake of the Treasury buyback move, a signal that bond investors believed Bessent's moves were inadequate.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Schmitt believed that the respective hegemons of the Grossräume should dominate coercively if necessary.
    — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of believed
Verb
  • Three victims had serious injuries but were in stable condition, while two others had minor injuries.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • When the islanders first got their phones back while in Fiji, Melanie had a video call with her sister in an unseen clip.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of had
Verb
  • Round 8 saw Itauma unleash a salvo of punches on Hrgović, who took them well.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The Falcons took a lengthy look at their starters and survived a second-half push to earn a 17-12 victory over the Dolphins on Friday night at Hard Rock Stadium.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of took
Verb
  • Brokers are always recruiting new agents — not just seasoned veterans snatched from other firms in search of larger splits or better support, but also rookies lured in by the prospect of big paydays.
    — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Neighbors say they're left shaken after an elderly couple was lured out of their home by thieves, who ransacked their house and stole from them.
    — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of lured
Verb
  • The agreement had been offered last year and accepted by the official who oversees the Pentagon's Guantanamo war court, only to be revoked last August by then-Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin amid criticism of the deal from Republican lawmakers.
    — Steve Gorman, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The sighting still needs to be accepted by the California Bird Records Committee, which reviews and confirms rare bird sightings.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of accepted

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“Bought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bought. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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