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[thrift] / θrɪft /


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She was a coxswain on the men’s rowing team at UNC, and other than yelling really loud, she loves to thrift, bike and try new restaurants.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

He loved the New Orleans Saints, playing the clarinet and thrift shopping, but could also untangle thorny math equations in minutes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Overall, there was only a single topline category, miscellaneous store retailers—which includes florists, thrift stores, and pet stores—that posted an outright decline in monthly spending.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

I live in a modest, fully paid-off home, drive an older car, have comfortable but dated and worn furniture, and buy clothes at thrift stores.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

My zombie outfit from the thrift store cost $7.85.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff




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