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Synonyms

selling

American

[sel-ing] / ˈsɛl ɪŋ /

adjective

of or relating to a sale or sales.

the selling price of oranges.
engaged in selling.

two selling offices in New York.
readily saleable; in strong demand (often used in combination).

This is our fastest-selling model.

Other Word Forms

nonselling

adjective

Etymology

Origin of selling

First recorded in 1765–75; sell ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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I’m selling my house on Maui — valued at roughly $1 million, mostly on the strength of the location.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

“According to one former pilot, the Soviets thought they were selling these large quantities for the manufacture of pizza ovens.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Motivated by price, convenience, a desire for anonymity, or wariness of interacting with a clinician, some patients buy medication online from a number of online vendors selling drugs manufactured in India.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Verstappen's involvement had created a lot of interest in the race, with weekend tickets selling out for the first time in the event's history and organisers saying a record 352,000 attended.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

I was remembering what Jeb said about Pa selling the farm some day.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

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