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
Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
The 1,600-acre property, built around 1730 and purchased by his grandfather during his presidency, is a National Historic Landmark.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2025
See how Swifties are reacting to the singer’s big purchase below.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 May 2025
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Verb
Trump and former President Joe Biden initially opposed the deal, with Trump promising to block the Japanese steelmaker from purchasing US Steel.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
The 1,600-acre property, built around 1730 and purchased by his grandfather during his presidency, is a National Historic Landmark.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
Noun
Another major source of income for them is affiliate links, URLs that track clicks and purchases, allowing the creator to earn commission from sales.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2025
See how Swifties are reacting to the singer’s big purchase below.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
Verb
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Then in 2020, Anheuser-Busch bought a 40% stake in energy drink Ghost, which used the beer conglomerate’s distribution network.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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And Treat Powdery Mildew On Plants How To Use Neem Oil Most gardeners buy neem oil in a ready-to-use spray, but it can be purchased as a concentrate.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
Noun
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President Trump has also declared an end to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives within the federal government, and his administration is using federal funds as leverage to force local governments, universities and public school districts to do the same.—
Mark Vancleave,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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But this is one his last moments of leverage in his governorship.—
Tom Philp,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
Noun
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This marks a notable increase compared to the same quarter last year, when the company reported earnings of $0.07 per share on sales of $60.78 million.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The order explicitly prohibits the sale of any bitcoin from the reserve, cementing its role as a permanent sovereign asset.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Another coveted timepiece up for grabs is a Ref. 2524, of which fewer than 50 examples were made.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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So many current-season pieces are included in the Memorial Day clothing markdowns, meaning plenty of summer’s biggest fashion trends are up for grabs.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Additionally, merchants and their customers can easily track transactions, enjoying full transparency in real-time.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Each fraudulent transaction erodes brand trust, damages customer relationships and threatens the integrity of legitimate retail operations.—
Rochelle Thielen,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Friendship Bay Beach on the eastern shore is another popular anchorage with a beautiful beachfront, while remote Crescent Beach on the island's northeast coast offers a castaway feel.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Friendship Bay is a popular anchorage and home to Bequia Beach Hotel, the new Sand Bar a welcome addition to an otherwise bare but beautiful beach.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Jalen Reece Oak Ridge, 6-0, Sr. Buzz: Four-year standout averaged 22.0 pts, 7.7 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 3.8 steals.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Díaz is under team control until 2027, and with the upside of his returning to form, the Dodgers may end up with an absolute steal for the back end of their bullpen.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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With firmer dates in hand, Hyland and others will have a better grasp on whether studying colonial khipus can help crack Inca ones.—
Sam Kean,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2025
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The title was within its grasp but there was no room to slip up – only a win would guarantee the club the Scudetto.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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