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buy up

VERB
hoard
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amass stash stockpile
STRONG
acquire cache collect deposit garner gather hide keep save scrimp squirrel store treasure
WEAK
lay away lay up pile up put aside for rainy day put by sock away stow away
Antonyms
STRONG
disperse distribute divide give scatter separate spread squander waste
WEAK
expend spend throw away
VERB
procure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
get hold of solicit
STRONG
annex appropriate buy compass cop corral draw earn effect find gain get grab have induce land persuade promote purchase score secure wangle win
WEAK
bring around buy out come by latch on to lay hands on make a haul manage to get pick up prevail upon
Antonyms
STRONG
discourage dissuade fail forfeit hinder hurt let go lose miss pass prevent reject sell spend
WEAK
give away
VERB
squirrel
Synonyms
STRONG
cache collect deposit garner gather hide keep save stash stockpile store treasure
WEAK
acquire amass lay away lay up pile up put aside for rainy day put by scrimp sock away stow away
Antonyms
STRONG
disperse distribute divide give scatter separate spread squander waste
VERB
stash
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amass collect deposit hide pile up stockpile
STRONG
acquire cache garner gather keep save scrimp squirrel store treasure
WEAK
lay away lay up put aside for rainy day put by sock away stow away
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disperse divide scatter
STRONG
separate spread squander waste

Example Sentences

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At the same time, private-equity firms are increasingly looking to buy up wealth-management businesses, attracted by the industry’s stable clientele, recurring revenue and relatively low investment costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

In December, ARK’s funds have aggressively bought up shares in companies exposed to crypto amid a brutal selloff for the sector sparked by Bitcoin’s slump.

From Barron's

In December, ARK’s funds have aggressively bought up shares in companies exposed to crypto amid a brutal selloff for the sector sparked by Bitcoin’s slump.

From Barron's

It isn’t uncommon for people or entities to buy up patent rights and use them to request settlements.

From The Wall Street Journal

Insurance isn’t the only turf Berkshire now has to share with private-equity firms: They both also buy up promising companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

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