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as in purchasing
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I really want to buy that new book, but I don't have enough money right now
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as in bribing
to influence someone with a bribe
there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge
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as in believing
to regard as right or true
if you buy that story, then I have a bridge in Brooklyn you might be interested in
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Recent Examples of buying
The program forces major polluters to pay for their share of emissions by buying allowances at auctions or being granted them for free.
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Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Fear of family separation led immigrants like Yolanda to stop going to work, taking their children to school, and even attending medical appointments or buying food.
—Yuliana Montiel, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Workers who thrive with AI tend to be those whose organizations actively encourage experimentation and invest in building skills, not just buying licenses.
—Matt Rosenbaum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
In 2023, Madar Group USA began buying 2 1/2 acres of Fisher Island’s 216 total acres to build The Mansions, a community of a dozen single-family homes.
—Alexandra Phelps
updated May 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The WallStreetBets community jumped on the name and began going long by buying shares and call options.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Chevron and the state have been in a tense relationship for years; Chevron moved its headquarters out of California in 2024 after complaining about state and local regulations, and is currently buying oil shipped through an offshore pipeline that California has attempted to keep shut down.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 May 2026
Prosecutors allege Delgado used other people’s money to live a high life — traveling in private jets, driving Lamborghinis and buying flashy watches and jewelry and high-end homes.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Like school pictures, buying a new pair of summer Crocs for my kids has become a seasonal ritual that marks the passage of time.
—Cecily McAndrews, Parents, 22 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Fear of family separation led immigrants like Yolanda to stop going to work, taking their children to school, and even attending medical appointments or buying food.
—Yuliana Montiel, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Workers who thrive with AI tend to be those whose organizations actively encourage experimentation and invest in building skills, not just buying licenses.
—Matt Rosenbaum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
In 2023, Madar Group USA began buying 2 1/2 acres of Fisher Island’s 216 total acres to build The Mansions, a community of a dozen single-family homes.
—Alexandra Phelps
updated May 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The WallStreetBets community jumped on the name and began going long by buying shares and call options.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Chevron and the state have been in a tense relationship for years; Chevron moved its headquarters out of California in 2024 after complaining about state and local regulations, and is currently buying oil shipped through an offshore pipeline that California has attempted to keep shut down.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 May 2026
Prosecutors allege Delgado used other people’s money to live a high life — traveling in private jets, driving Lamborghinis and buying flashy watches and jewelry and high-end homes.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Like school pictures, buying a new pair of summer Crocs for my kids has become a seasonal ritual that marks the passage of time.
—Cecily McAndrews, Parents, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buying
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This source of damage is easily avoided by purchasing manure and hay from a reputable source and asking if the source material was treated with aminopyralid.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Earlier this month, the Justice Department announced that a Daly City man suspected of purchasing and exporting hundreds of poached turtles from Florida was facing federal wildlife trafficking charges.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Similar raids by the feds at addresses tied to then-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and then-San Leandro City Councilmember Bryan Azevedo eventually led to criminal indictments against both politicians, as well as the businessmen accused of bribing them.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Andrew openly discussed bribing law-enforcement officials in War Room chats, and bragged on social media about his connections.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Both were driven by the same mistake of believing the narrative before proving the economics.—
Hebron Sher,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Doctors and health professionals also strongly supported changing the name, believing that the benefits would outweigh the risks.—
Melanie Cree,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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But during the commonwealth’s rebuttal case, his then-acting supervisor denied having plans to meet with Banfield that day and said his other managers were out of town.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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One thing, too, that Sara and I talked about early on was having the crew and the musicians eat lunch together every day.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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The Portugal Football Summit — organised by the Portuguese Football Federation and taking place 23–25 September in Oeiras — brings together the game’s leading voices on football business, leadership and the future of the sport.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Aftermath is a special bonus episode taking place after the reunion and will air next week.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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That means seducing Paris Carver, Elliot's wife and Bond's ex, portrayed by Teri Hatcher.—
John Russell,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Nate plays his older neighbors like a fiddle, seducing them with his beauty, money, and youth.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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Do is serving a five-year sentence in federal prison for accepting more than $550,000 in bribes to steer $10 million in pandemic relief funds to two nonprofits.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Villegas built grassroots support in the heavily Latino, working-class district, running on policies such as Medicare for All and not accepting corporate money.—
Mathew Miranda
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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“Buying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buying. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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