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
Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Now, less than 24 hours later, the shelter has received more than $3,200 in donations and have been able to purchase replacement vaccines.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
The anxiousness over the situation also stems from the way that Skydance’s purchase of Paramount Global went down last year.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Includes property square footage and date purchased.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Now, less than 24 hours later, the shelter has received more than $3,200 in donations and have been able to purchase replacement vaccines.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
This event includes giveaways and gifts with purchase for all customers, along with a separate VIP section and gifting suite for Boot Barn ambassadors.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
The anxiousness over the situation also stems from the way that Skydance’s purchase of Paramount Global went down last year.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
Verb
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One big question is about whether the final Senate legislation will include a provision to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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His talent was recognized by a second-grade teacher who urged his homemaker mother, Eleanor, to buy him a piano.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While his run defense still lags well behind his pass-rushing talent, the difference Chaisson can make on third downs and other high-leverage situations should earn him a nice payday.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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Shaw has alleged that Bosco is trying to use The Range as leverage to push him out of SB Tactical as well.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Occupations such as truck drivers, plumbers, construction workers, carpenters, sales professionals, police officers, and members of the armed forces all favored Republicans in their donations, per the Washington Examiner’s analysis.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Two months after Skydance bought Paramount, WBD put itself up for sale.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Search tools and bulk data sets are up for grabs and can be used to target any online account.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Toilets are fitted with side and rear grab bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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The transaction will close as early as late this year.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
4 Mar. 2026
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BofA notes that these types of policies, such as standard home and auto insurance, represent low-sophistication transactions where human agents add little value, making direct-to-consumer digital channels a considerable cost-saver for the buyer.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, these demonstrations escalated as participants blocked harbor pilot operations at the port, forcing a suspension of ship movements between the jetties and the port’s outer anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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The French navy is escorting the ship to anchorage for more checks, the statement said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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Bam Adebayo put together a strong performance for the Heat, finishing with 29 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 37 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy Lee had nine points, six rebounds and two steals.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kate Middleton—Catherine, Princess of Wales—has been brushing up on her own grasp of the Celtic language just in time for the patron saint’s day.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2026
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Negotiating teams don’t have to reinvent the wheel here — perhaps a bonus for US envoy Steve Witkoff, who has previously been criticized for a poor grasp of details in talks about Ukraine.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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