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 Vendors said enforcement sweeps that began earlier this year have threatened their livelihoods, with authorities confiscating vending equipment and, in some cases, destroying it. — Da Lin, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 The complex also includes a community room, 14 quiet study rooms, lounge space and a vending-machine area. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026 An employee of the restroom vending company found the deceased infant when conducting routine maintenance on the restrooms, ABC News' Grand Rapids affiliate WZZM 13 reported. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 13 July 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

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The movie, directed by Siân Heder and starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, adapts Gabrielle Zevin’s best-selling novel about game developers.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
In 2024, The Francis House was sold to hospitality company Edward Anthony Lifestyle.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

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