as in to buy
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I need to purchase a new heavy coat
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Recent Examples of purchase
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
The residence was at one time owned by Full House creator Jeff Franklin, who purchased it in 2016 for $4 million.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
After an initial purchase, the Hutsons continue to build a relationship with customers via WhatsApp or WeChat, and their team of 10 employees will go above and beyond to source watches from London, Miami, Dubai, Hong Kong and Tokyo for the clients.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Homebuyers' concerns loomed large over the 2024 election as the housing crisis affected voters across the country, with high mortgage rates playing a central role in purchasing power.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
The residence was at one time owned by Full House creator Jeff Franklin, who purchased it in 2016 for $4 million.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
The offer is valid for any burrito and multiple burritos in a single purchase.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
After an initial purchase, the Hutsons continue to build a relationship with customers via WhatsApp or WeChat, and their team of 10 employees will go above and beyond to source watches from London, Miami, Dubai, Hong Kong and Tokyo for the clients.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
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But there’s always somebody who will come around and buy a $50,000 candle.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Marquee Brands was in exclusive talks to buy Dockers from Levi Strauss & Co., but ultimately couldn’t get comfortable with the price in the tariff mayhem and had to let the opportunity slip.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Your consultants will highlight such risks to PE firms, providing leverage in negotiations and ensuring compliance post-acquisition.—
David Van Ronk,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Federal District Judge Dale E. Ho last week dismissed the charges against Mr. Adams with prejudice, meaning prosecutors can no longer revisit them, reducing the administration’s leverage to force the mayor to do its bidding.—
Jeffery C. Mays,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Last weekend, Minecraft Movie from Warner Bros and Legendary opened in China in first place, with ticket sales of $14.5 million, which makes up just over 10% of the film’s $144M international box office takings.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Under the most recent trade agreements, China committed to releasing 34 foreign films per year under revenue-share terms, with overseas studios permitted to a 25 percent share of ticket sales.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The evening’s co-main event bout between Raymond Ford and Thomas Mattice also has a belt up for grabs.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But behind the immediate market turmoil lies a more fundamental crisis, that of a presidential power grab which threatens our constitutional order.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Circle represents the future of digital trust—ensuring transactions, currencies, and digital assets are transparent and secure.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Bhullar cited an individual life reinsurance transaction with primary insurer Equitable Holdings as a key driver of earnings per share projections becoming more rational.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As of Thursday morning, six vessels were at the outer anchorage, with 11 loading and unloading boxes at the port jetties.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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The merchant ship was also damaged, but no injuries were reported on either vessel, the Navy said following the collision near a crowded anchorage for ships transiting the canal.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In 65 games, the former Kentucky Wildcat is averaging 17.2 points per game, 3.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 0.9 steals while shooting 43.9 percent from the field and 32.5 percent from three in 31.6 minutes.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Beekman, a 23-year-old undrafted guard, led eight Nets in double figures with 14 points, five assists and three steals in his first career start.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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On a windy, wet and dreary afternoon at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, the Dodgers twice watched a lead slip frustratingly from their grasp.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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That means inflation at the least, and most people have a recent grasp on what that means to their cost of living.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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