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
Emma Specter, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
The briefing includes a determination that the drones were different than what the typical consumer could purchase off the shelf.
—Josh Margolin, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 21 Mar. 2026
There will be more than 100 of the behemoth luxury vessels available for up-close gawking — or for purchase or charter.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
The briefing includes a determination that the drones were different than what the typical consumer could purchase off the shelf.
—Josh Margolin, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
Licenses must be redeemed within 30 days of purchase.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 21 Mar. 2026
There will be more than 100 of the behemoth luxury vessels available for up-close gawking — or for purchase or charter.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
Verb
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Part of the funding will go to buy a mobile health unit, which will travel to these areas to provide care for the patients and invaluable experience under the supervision of clinical staff.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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White House officials argue the waiver allows US partners to buy oil that China would have purchased anyway.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But just a really valuable piece to either come off the bench in a high-leverage spot or also potentially start against left-handed pitching.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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That may mean investing in development to help and support a title to have the power and leverage and power of something that’s big while maintaining the sense of coming from an individual producer, said Matthews.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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Because of the recurring violence, as well as evidence of the sale of alcohol to underage undercover auxiliary police officers, the rink was placed on probation in February 2005 under the city’s Nuisance Abatement law, but reopened shortly after under a curfew.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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So there’s one guy who is on the sales side and then a bunch of people on the purchasing end.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
19 Mar. 2026
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The team could have stuck him and his high-octane stuff in a bullpen that has a few spots up for grabs, but the preference is for Lagrange to continue his development as a starter for now.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Red Sox are still deciding who will round out the Opening Day bullpen, and multiple spots are up for grabs.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The transaction underscores growing investor interest in the IPL, often dubbed as the world’s richest cricket league.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Deal activity in the sector remained robust, with 105 transactions recorded in 2025, an 8% increase in volume compared to 2024.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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According to a source with direct knowledge of the journey planning, Precious Shipping instructed the captain to leave anchorage some time around midnight.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Brilliant blue waves meet a sensational crescent of white sand at Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most stunning anchorages in the southeastern Caribbean.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Leonard, who returned from a one-game absence, shot 9 for 12 from the field (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and added eight rebounds and two steals in 29 minutes.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Celtics’ lead reached 21 points later in the third, thanks in part to another solid shift from second-string center Luka Garza, who finished with 15 points, seven rebounds and three steals.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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Why Gosling’s Daniel hates so fully is never really answered, but the film doesn’t exactly need a cause when the actor’s grasp of its effects are so good.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Again, there’s something here about misogyny and objectification, but Prager never really gains a firm grasp on the theme.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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