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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Having traveled to 75 countries, bought real estate in 24, established businesses in 7, and educated her children in 4, Kathleen is the go-to expert on expat life.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
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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The exception is generational players, like Steph Curry and LeBron James, who have the leverage for long-term deals.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty Welcome to the Age of Dumb Kissinger, where Washington is undermining its leverage, weakening alliances, and emboldening adversaries.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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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
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The 157th running of the Belmont Stakes will once again be held at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York, with a share of $2 million up for grabs.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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This means that both white-collar and blue-collar jobs are up for grabs.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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League Standings and Player Stats MLP Schedule along with Rosters for Premier and Challenger teams Transaction Recap No transactions were announced, but there is a major personnel issue covered in the News section.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Illinois would be the first state to require a distinction on consumer retail transactions between goods, taxes and tips, creating the need for what opponents say would be a complicated and expensive software change.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Noun
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That’s the term captains give to itineraries that move between the most popular ports where charter yachts invariably end up, competing for anchorage or access to the best restaurants.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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In a client advisory, Seko Logistics projected that the initial impact phase of disruption within the first seven days of a strike would result in terminal congestion reaching 85 percent to 90 percent of capacity, with vessel queuing beginning at anchorage points.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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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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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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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 10 Jun. 2025.
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