SELLS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

sells

verb

present tense third-person singular of sell

as in retails

to offer for sale to the public used to sell groceries in a small neighborhood market

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Recent Examples of sells Molde may not yet be one of the names that sells a Norway cruise brochure. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The finish is what sells it, and the modern methods aim to look like hair that’s always been there. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 The restaurant sells pans directly from the restaurant and in the freezer at our local Piggly Wiggly grocery store. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 Araceli Cruz, who's from Mexico, sells handmade jewelry and ceramics. — Siafa Lewis, CBS News, 1 July 2026 At the top of the market, Fountain Life sells diagnostics-heavy memberships built around imaging and biomarker testing rather than single sessions. — Allison Palmer updated June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 Tractor Supply sells a wide variety of items, including grills, lawn mowers, ammunition, clothing, tools, gardening products, ATVs, horse saddles, kayaks and live chicks. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 Other food available at the fair includes a Turkey Leg that costs $23, a Smash Cheeseburger that will set patrons back $20 and a Giant Western Sausage that sells $20. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sells

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In photos obtained by Page Six, Hadid wore a pink Wiederhoeft dress covered in beads, which retails for $14,500.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 3 July 2026
This model retails for a cool $294,400.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 June 2026

Definition of retails

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Futures markets bets on the Fed are pointing to a greater likelihood of interest rate hikes than any easing this year.

— Dan Mangan,Luke Fountain,Kevin Breuninger,Garrett Downs,Ashley Capoot,Justin Papp, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Antigua and Barbuda, for example, markets itself as a family-friendly, lower-tax lifestyle destination.

— Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of markets

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Skyline Media distributes more than 800 foreign films and represents more than 150 Vietnamese and Southeast Asian titles as sales agent, with a reach spanning more than 50 countries and territories through upward of 130 partnerships.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026
Unless the settlement fund is established and distributes payments, that scenario is unlikely.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026