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
Dr. Veer Patel, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2025
This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Olivia Heller/The Hustle Breland estimates he’s spent $10k a year for the last 20 years on items as big as an original animatronic Rock-afire Explosion band purchased from its creator and as small as the tokens once used to play Skee-Ball in the arcade.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 8 Aug. 2025
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Verb
More people turn to Dollar General for savings Dollar stores tend to sell less healthy food, but households that shop there appear to compensate by making healthier purchases elsewhere, a new study suggests.
—Dr. Veer Patel, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2025
This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
The woman purchased the lottery ticket at the City Fuel & Food gas station on Bush River Rd.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Olivia Heller/The Hustle Breland estimates he’s spent $10k a year for the last 20 years on items as big as an original animatronic Rock-afire Explosion band purchased from its creator and as small as the tokens once used to play Skee-Ball in the arcade.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
Verb
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When buying a supplement, make sure the product is independently tested.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Every copy bought helps further these efforts and gives more animals like JoJo the opportunity to find a loving home.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This creates enormous leverage for attackers who know healthcare organizations are more likely to pay ransoms.—
Jim McGann,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Unrivaled also provides leverage to the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) during current labor talks.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Other great deals include this popular Bluetooth headphone adapter for airplane screens on sale for $32.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Aug. 2025
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The amendment would also require that no alcoholic sales be made after 7 p.m.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The spots are up for grabs, and the snaps are up for grabs.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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The winner of the playoffs gets a $10 million bonus check; across the field, a total of $100 million is up for grabs.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When users want to send cryptocurrency, the wallet software uses the private key to digitally sign a transaction message.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The victim told the detective an employee of a credit card company told him who made the fraudulent transaction.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This formula is designed to encourage microcirculation on the scalp, hydrate your hair, and strengthen anchorage to help reduce shedding and hair loss.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Delaware River Port Authority crews began searching the river after the truck cab crossed three lanes of traffic, went onto the concrete pad near the Delaware anchorage and crashed through a concrete wall around 3:40 a.m. Friday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Altuve appears headed for enshrinement in Cooperstown at age 35 with 640 steals, 248 homers, three batting titles and a .305 career average.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And if home security’s been on your list, the Eufy Video Doorbell is a steal with 50% off and sharp 2K video, local storage, and smart alerts that don’t cry wolf.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Improving knowledge of functional, everyday difficulties and potential scaffolding is within the grasp of HR with the occasional advice of specialists where needed.—
Nancy Doyle,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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But by autumn Iran was slipping from the Shah’s grasp.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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