RETAILS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

retails

verb

present tense third-person singular of retail

as in sells

to offer for sale to the public the textile manufacturer doesn't retail its fabrics to consumers, offering them only to wholesalers and garment makers

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Recent Examples of retails Compare that to the NestWorks C500 milling machine, which retails for $6,000 and is compact enough to sit on a desktop, shaping titanium and stainless steel to within a third of the width of a human hair. — Joe Mullich, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 While on tour last year, her drummer’s wife had lent Day her Dyson Airwrap, the six-in-one hairstyling tool that retails for a hefty $650. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 Last month, Apple announced new models of its most important product, the iPhone, including a foldable model called the Duo that retails for nearly $2,000. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 The Hyperlite Mid 1 retails for US$675, while the Gossamer One prices in at $315. — New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026 Available in either titanium or terracotta quartz TPT, like Strong’s, the watch retails for $156,000. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026 The Kiko Kostadinov x Asics Lyasa FF II shoe, which retails for $230, is now available on both brand’s respective websites. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 The Ring Smart Lock retails for $249 and comes in black, silver, and brass finishes. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026 An entry-level drone that can follow you retails for $150-$200, while professional drones can retail for $800-$1,500. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

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Coccinelle, set up by Francesca Breccia, sells independent titles on the international circuit, pairing films and their rights owners with buyers and distributors in a range of territories.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
The company runs Medicaid plans in 29 states and sells individual marketplace plans and Medicare Advantage.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

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