selling (for)

present participle of sell (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selling (for)
costing
Verb
  • Imagine a student admitted to a graduate program costing $80,000 per year.
    Scott White, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Five hens produce about $219 worth of eggs a year while costing roughly $600 in feed and supplies.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
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“Selling (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selling%20%28for%29. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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