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
Mathias Hammer, semafor.com, 18 July 2025
Jackson said in an interview on Thursday that the bulk of his firm’s Opendoor purchases came when the stock was in the 70s and 80s, meaning cents, and he’s bought options as well for his portfolio.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 18 July 2025
Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 15 July 2025
Over the summer, Lakefront purchased Kenosha's Public Brewing Co. and after some minor renovations, reopened the brewery under the same name.
—Jordyn Noennig, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
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Verb
The move comes as European states are aiming to ramp up pressure on Moscow, with the EU adopting a new sanctions package Friday, and speeding up the purchase of US weapons to send to Ukraine.
—Mathias Hammer, semafor.com, 18 July 2025
Jackson said in an interview on Thursday that the bulk of his firm’s Opendoor purchases came when the stock was in the 70s and 80s, meaning cents, and he’s bought options as well for his portfolio.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 18 July 2025
Noun
Proceeds will go to the Land Exchange Facilitation Fund and be used to purchase replacement properties.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 15 July 2025
Over the summer, Lakefront purchased Kenosha's Public Brewing Co. and after some minor renovations, reopened the brewery under the same name.
—Jordyn Noennig, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
Verb
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Does Myers have the savings to buy a new mobile home?—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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The winner, who chose to stay anonymous, bought the ticket at a QuickTrip gas station, at 2051 FM 663 in Midlothian, the release states.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The key is knowing which names have real leverage to that shift and which are simply cyclical placeholders.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Leagues should try using their leverage to demand an end to these kinds of within-game wagers, which seem like a shameless come-on for those who are addiction-prone. .—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The Enterprise Application Imagine a global sales leader validating forecast accuracy in seconds.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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It's paid off — Eagle Park's wholesale sales were up 20% in 2024, according to Borgardt.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Backup guard spots, then, are likely the most up for grabs; returners like Garguilo, Throckmorton, and Sherman will have to jockey for reps.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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But that’s not the only race to watch — at least three other congressional seats could be up for grabs.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The company managed to tread water during the pandemic despite the global slowdown in transactions and its focus on small and medium enterprises.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
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Although many Democrats, including House leaders, backed the bill, some expressed concerns that the bill doesn't stop public officials from pushing their personal coins and profiting from anonymous transactions.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Espiritu Santo is a geological layer cake carved with countless small anchorages, beloved by sailors and fishing enthusiasts.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Fort Point Located beneath the south anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point National Historic Site was constructed to protect San Francisco’s harbor from potential naval threats as the region became rich with the discovery of gold.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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The Huntsville, Alabama, product — who tallied 14 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals in just over 20 minutes — was ruled out for the remainder of the game.—
Andy Theobald,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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Clark, who missed the team’s first matchup against Bueckers and the Dallas Wings last month due to a groin injury, scored 14 points and had 13 assists and five steals in Sunday’s game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse — which is also the site of this weekend’s WNBA All-Star Game.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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As the communist leader Robert Mugabe is elected, his declarations empower Africans to take up residence on the farmland, and her imperialist grasp slips, the beginning of the end for this family here.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025
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The country greatly appreciated Jóhannesson’s grasp of the context and his insightful and entertaining commentary.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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