sell

[sel] / sɛl /

VERB

exchange an object for money

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advertise auction close handle hawk market move peddle trade

STRONG

bargain barter boost contract dispose drum dump exchange hustle merchandise persuade pitch plug puff push retail retain snow spiel stock traffic unload vend wholesale

WEAK

be in business clinch the deal close the deal deal in put across put up for sale soft sell soft soap sweet-talk

Antonyms

STRONGEST

buy

STRONG

conceal discourage dissuade hide hold keep

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Relatedly, a bucket of industrial and tech manufacturers that sell products into data centers is another place to look.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

ADS-B is such a money gusher that private companies now collect and sell data to tax authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Robinhood customers who sell IPO shares within 30 days will be restricted from participating in future IPOs for a 60-day span.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

If the company's shares sell at or above $135 when trading opens on Friday, SpaceX will immediately become one of the most valuable public companies in the world.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“You boring, Shrub. Better for sell it. Make folks believe.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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