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 While Chicago has long regulated street vending through permits and restrictions, vendors and advocates say the recent enforcement appears more coordinated and punitive than in the past. — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026 Authorities said the body recovered at the festival in western Michigan was found by a restroom vending company employee performing routine maintenance. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026 Raman also believes there needs to be more enforcement of licensing for food vendors, even though the California legislature passed a law to decriminalize street vending in 2019. — Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 28 May 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 See All Example Sentences for vend

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sell

Verb

Since the band was formed, the group has sold over 100 million records worldwide.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 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

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