sells

present tense third-person singular of sell

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sells The store sells records from its own indie rock label as well as an interesting mix of experimental and trippy music. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 Tesla, which sells battery-only cars, is on track to sell more than 600,000 vehicles in China for a second-straight year, according to CNBC calculations of data from the China Passenger Car Association. Evelyn Cheng,sonia Heng, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025 Normally, the state sells it, using the proceeds to compensate crime victims and fund law enforcement. Brady Dale, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025 An investor who sells an out-of-the-money call option on a stock can treat the option premium as additional income, in exchange for giving up some upside potential if the stock appreciates substantially. Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 That would be incredibly cheap; SpaceX currently sells Falcon 9 missions for about $67 million. Mike Wall, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2024 Fanatics sells products that bear some resemblance to Slice of the Ice. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Dec. 2024 Today, the grocery chain Kroger sells nearly 3 million gallons of the drink each year. Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024 Things start out in an appropriate-for-TV spooky tone, and the movie’s ’70s aesthetic really sells the vibe. Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sells
Verb
  • Soon people on social media began to notice how much the bag—which retails for anywhere from $60 to $80—resembles a Birkin.
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The best-selling turtleneck style comes in two color options, solid black and white, and retails at $168.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Acknowledging this failure, the NSO now distributes a basic one-page bare-bones list of the evening’s music, but that in no way substitutes for the music and artist notes in a full program.
    Marty McBroom, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Tommy Wheeler, founder of Tidewater Grain, which grows heirloom crops in Pamlico County and distributes from Rowan County, is more optimistic.
    Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In addition to the rather generous sign-up bonus, Caesars Palace periodically provides ongoing promotions for returning players.
    Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The casino provides a high-quality gaming experience with a vast selection of 800+ titles, including slots, table games, and live dealer options.
    Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • That promotes healthy rainfall patterns and keeps the hydrological cycle moving.
    Dan Lambe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Intel also promotes a vast ecosystem of more than 200 independent software vendors developing commercial applications and services tailored to its platform.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025

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“Sells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sells. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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