vend
verb (used with object)
to sell as one's business or occupation, especially by peddling.
vending
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present participleof vend.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Serving freshly-squeezed orange juice at S$2 per cup, iJooz vending machines are a common sight in shopping districts, train stations and housing blocks in Singapore.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The company that owns the vending machine, iJooz, said it replaced all 500 straws in the machine dispenser after Maximilien's stunt.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
One reader uses an insulated lunch bag with reusable ice packs, along with sodas, so she doesn’t have to pay vending machine prices.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
There’s an actual food competition to snag a vending spot at the weekly Wat Thai Buddhist temple food court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
The waiting area is straight ahead, with vending machines and a peach-colored couch between folding chairs.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
