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noun

ˈmär-kət How to pronounce market (audio)
Definition of marketnext
as in demand
the state of being sought after especially for purchase a great increase in the market for high-tech gadgets

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market

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verb

as in to sell
to offer for sale to the public local farmers market their garden-fresh produce at roadside stands all over the valley

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Recent Examples of market
Noun
With a nearly $3 billion market cap, Imax is a relatively inexpensive asset in the entertainment landscape. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
Cheeca Lodge & Spa was acquired in June by Bass Pro Shops for an undisclosed sum after being marketed at $300 million. — Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 The company is marketing the new Mac Studio for power users as well as AI developers and researchers. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for market
Recent Examples of Synonyms for market
  1. demand
  2. sell
Noun
  • Another key metric providing insight into the demand environment is net new platformizations , which came in at about 220 in the quarter, representing a 44% year-over-year increase.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Starting in February 2027 the initial minimum bill demand will be 40 megawatts with a maximum contract demand of 50 megawatts.
    — Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of demand
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  • The Yellow Affair has also sold Árru to international territories including Angel Distribution (Denmark), Bíó Paradís (Iceland), Filmwelt (Germany, Austria), Fivia (Ex-Yugoslavia), Otaku Mtü (Baltics), Palace (Australia / New Zealand).
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Tatcha’s top three stock keeping units today include its $74 Dewy Skin Cream, one jar of which is sold every 30 seconds, as well as the lightweight Water Cream and Rice Wash face wash, priced at $74 and $40, respectively.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of sell

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