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
Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
That includes a 50-cent McDonald’s double cheeseburger; a Burger King or Wendy’s bacon cheeseburger with another purchase; and an entire week of specials at Jack in the Box, meaning an entire week of chances to add two tacos for 99 cents.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores.
—Jay Cannon, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The purchase, made Friday and disclosed in a filing Monday, represents a rare action – by Musk or any other CEO.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
That includes a 50-cent McDonald’s double cheeseburger; a Burger King or Wendy’s bacon cheeseburger with another purchase; and an entire week of specials at Jack in the Box, meaning an entire week of chances to add two tacos for 99 cents.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
After that, season-ticket holders in other SDSU sports can purchase them.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores.
—Jay Cannon, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
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With that in mind, the question of whether to rent or buy favors renting, to the tune of about $812 per month on average, which Zelman reckons is the biggest margin since the early 1980s.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Facing one of these situations late in the quarter, Hartman bought time scrambling to his right before finding Brown behind the defense on the sideline for a 38-yard pass to the 9-yard line.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bowlan will go over different notes from the pitching staff and check in with his veteran teammates for advice on pitch selection and how to handle high-leverage situations.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The aim shifts from corporate adoption to personal leverage.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hale thinks the housing market overall is a bit healthier than the low level of sales might indicate, however.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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It was acquired by the Independent Film Company for North American distribution, while AGC Studios handles international sales.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But multiple other Democratic districts were up for grabs, too.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated September 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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FashionPuzzle Triple Zip Small Crossbody Bag Over 25,000 five-star ratings prove the FashionPuzzle crossbody bag is a daily grab-and-go favorite.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are no annual fees, maintenance fees or international transaction fees with the Chime Card.—
Raina He,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ceramides and 5% capixyl are the finishing touches for boosting overall hair anchorage at the follicle.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 Aug. 2025
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At 8,614 feet, the Mackinac Bridge is still the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Hoerner has recorded 27 steals on 32 attempts.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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José Caballero put Boston off-balance with a one-out ground-rule double and steal of third, and an error by Hamilton brought him home.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Industry executives such as Aravind Kamireddy grasp the reality that plugging the talent gap is not an overnight solution but rather a strategic need.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Should the Giants maintain this brand of ball, October baseball is well within their grasp.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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