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
Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
According to House disclosure filings, Greene purchased between tens and hundreds of thousands of dollars in stock around the tariff announcements.
—Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 2 May 2025
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 8 May 2025
The promotion, valid through May 11, is only available via online purchase, and the $8 gift card will expire on July 31.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 May 2025
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Verb
SpaceX has purchased large swaths of land here and employs more than 3,000 people.
—Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
According to House disclosure filings, Greene purchased between tens and hundreds of thousands of dollars in stock around the tariff announcements.
—Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 2 May 2025
Noun
Rent/purchase digitally The beloved story about the March sisters and their strong mother, Marmee, has seen several movie adaptations.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 8 May 2025
The promotion, valid through May 11, is only available via online purchase, and the $8 gift card will expire on July 31.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
Verb
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While he was bought with a view to fielding him as a No 6, this game saw the England international return to the No 8 role that has become his primary position.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The easiest and most expensive way is to buy Scrappy’s Firewater Tincture, but there’s a half dozen ways to get heat into a drink, like muddling a pepper in the tin, or infusing the spirit.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Only with Russia does Trump seem willing to forgo the leverage of America’s economic might and welcome a rogue regime into the ranks of normal nations.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
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The current administration may be bluffing when high-percentage tariffs are announced, but many automakers lack the leverage to risk another round at the poker table. Need a break?—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the indie film realm, sales agents are choosing to view Trump’s declarations as another tantrum.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Tickets for this and other Phil productions go on sale Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT, after package deals for multiple shows previously went up for grabs.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
Noun
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My first game, a one-point loss using the Golden State Warriors, provided a similar experience to the average 2K Play Now Online contest that doesn’t put money up for grabs.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The top prize for the $50 500X scratch-off game is $25 million, the largest amount ever up for grabs on a Florida scratch-off game.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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That mindset took center stage in April, when FIS announced a $24.25 billion deal to sell Worldpay to Global Payments—marking one of the biggest fintech transactions of the year.—
Nicole Casperson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The 2024 summer saw a series of separate transactions between clubs to help navigate PSR, with players traded between Villa and Everton, Juventus and Chelsea.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The catamaran worked its way west over the next days, stopping at various islands with anchorage fees of about $15 apiece, plus $3 per visitor.—
Mark Johanson,
AFAR Media,
22 Apr. 2025
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This is a major difference from just one month ago, The Business Standard said, when cargo ships could typically berth at the port within a day of arriving at the outer anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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Adams finished with 17 points, five rebounds, three blocks and a steal in 31 minutes.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Gray and Loyd combined for 23 points, and Gray logged three steals of her own.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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The comeback, which felt impossible a few days ago, is now within their grasp.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The New York Times’ reporting about unrest at the Justice Department over the Trump administration’s investigation of campus agitation at Columbia exemplifies perfectly how media bias distorts the public’s grasp of legal controversies.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
3 May 2025
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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