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
Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
The current government shutdown has hinged on Democrats and Republicans' positions on ACA subsidies, or premium tax credits, which help lower or eliminate the out-of-pocket cost of monthly premiums for those who purchase insurance through the health insurance marketplace.
—Justin Gomez, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2025
Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Tickets to the Newcomers showcase are available for purchase on Ticketmaster now.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The family settled for a time in Seattle, where the couple purchased their first motel.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
The current government shutdown has hinged on Democrats and Republicans' positions on ACA subsidies, or premium tax credits, which help lower or eliminate the out-of-pocket cost of monthly premiums for those who purchase insurance through the health insurance marketplace.
—Justin Gomez, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2025
Noun
Spa treatments are available for purchase.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Tickets to the Newcomers showcase are available for purchase on Ticketmaster now.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
Verb
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That's how people buy aviation—safety and cost.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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While reflecting on her first performance, Furtado remembered buying the pink dress from a store called Original on Queen West in Toronto, and also picking up some sparkly platform shoes for the monumental moment.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Firms that had stayed disciplined during the post-pandemic liquidity rush — holding back from inflated valuations and cheap leverage — are the ones outperforming, according to Bae.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are fighting not just for control of territory, but for economic resources that provide both revenue and leverage.—
David Miliband,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Once the production and sale of recreational liquor became legal again in 1933, the spirit surged in the mid-20th century, slumped in the 1980s and then boomed in the 2010s.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Way Day Decor Deals With Thanksgiving around the corner, now is an ideal time to add an inviting autumnal wreath to your home, especially while there are a variety of options on sale during Way Day.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are assorted grab-and-go options throughout the stadium as well.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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What to watch in Detroit City Council Along with a heated mayor's race, there are two open districts seats and two at-large seats up for grabs on the Detroit City Council.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Zell and the president of the Zell family office EGI, Mark Sotir, would push Swain to arrange transactions that raised the bar for capturing a share of the profits, but gave the management teams an even bigger score for fabulous results.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Certain transactions listed in Olson’s disclosures suggest Welton was receiving compensation for work related to the former lawmaker’s legislative duties in addition to campaign services.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Around 60 percent of imports at Chattogram Port are handled at its outer anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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On April Fools’ Day in 1928, the Point Loma was towed out to an anchorage on the southern end of the Point Loma kelp beds.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jake LaRavia added 25 points, eight rebounds, three assists and four steals off the Lakers’ bench.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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Westbrook came off the bench to post 12 points, five rebounds, a season-high 10 assists and two steals.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These roles required an adult grasp of lust and jealousy and nihilism.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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While this one never was in their grasp, the Chiefs had the requisite moments to give themselves a chance late after trailing 28-13.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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