BOUGHT IT Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

bought it

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variants or bought the farm

past tense of buy it

as in died

to stop living After years of ignoring his health problems, the old man finally bought it.

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Recent Examples of bought it In 1974, a Miami Beach hotelier named Harold Konover bought it and reamed it the Konover. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 The Buss family has owned the Lakers since Jerry Buss bought it in 1979. — Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 The current owners bought it in 2019 and carried out a back-to-brick renovation, replacing the mechanical and electrical systems and installing underfloor heating throughout. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026 Even when off-the-shelf software fit badly, most companies still bought it because the alternative was too expensive to justify. — Andrew Siemer, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Martha Latta, who goes by Tim, and her husband, John, bought it 13 years ago, drawn by the property’s vintage charm. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026 Her then-boyfriend bought it for her at a promotional event before the film’s release. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The only problem was Neon only bought it a few weeks ago [after Amazon MGM dropped the film]. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026 In 1967, Louise and George Decker, Breckenridge’s parents, bought it. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

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