VEND Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

vend

verb

ˈvend

Definition of vend

as in to sell

to offer for sale to the public vends snack foods and novelties at fairs

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buy
purchase

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Recent Examples of vend An employee of the restroom vending company found the deceased infant when conducting routine maintenance on the restrooms, ABC News' Grand Rapids affiliate WZZM 13 reported. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 13 July 2026 At the center of the controversy is a sidewalk vending ordinance San Diego adopted in 2024 that also prohibited yoga classes of four or more people at shoreline beaches and parks without city permission. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 An employee of the restroom vending company made the discovery during routine maintenance. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 29 June 2026 An employee of the bathroom vending company discovered the baby's body while carrying out routine maintenance, the police statement added. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vend

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sell

Verb

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

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