as in buying
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 purchasing
Chinese firms have dragged their feet in purchasing the chips after the Chinese government encouraged them to turn to domestic chipmakers like Huawei.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 May 2026
Wine, Beer, and Spirits While not available in all states, purchasing alcohol at Costco is often a cost-effective choice.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
You're finally legally allowed to pay players, and all the Red Raiders have done is summon their bottomless pit of billionaires to start purchasing five-star edge rushers and offensive tackles.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
China is by far the largest buyer of Iranian oil, purchasing around 90% of Iran’s crude exports.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Recent data from Capital One Shopping reveals that 56 percent of Gen Z consumers have made purchases based on influencer recommendations, while 68 percent express a high likelihood of purchasing directly within the TikTok app.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
McAteer found others online who’d also had trouble getting in touch with the business after purchasing kits.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Doan said small businesses can now receive up to $5,000 toward purchasing new exterior surveillance cameras.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Those found in possession, smoking or purchasing larger amounts will be arrested and processed.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 May 2026
Wine, Beer, and Spirits While not available in all states, purchasing alcohol at Costco is often a cost-effective choice.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
You're finally legally allowed to pay players, and all the Red Raiders have done is summon their bottomless pit of billionaires to start purchasing five-star edge rushers and offensive tackles.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
China is by far the largest buyer of Iranian oil, purchasing around 90% of Iran’s crude exports.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Recent data from Capital One Shopping reveals that 56 percent of Gen Z consumers have made purchases based on influencer recommendations, while 68 percent express a high likelihood of purchasing directly within the TikTok app.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
McAteer found others online who’d also had trouble getting in touch with the business after purchasing kits.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Doan said small businesses can now receive up to $5,000 toward purchasing new exterior surveillance cameras.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Those found in possession, smoking or purchasing larger amounts will be arrested and processed.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchasing
buying
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Perhaps that was due to his wife, Karen, who had a very specific list of requirements for buying a business.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Across town, Jose Mourinho had been buying big, powerful players (Eric Bailly, Victor Lindelof, Nemanja Matic, Romelu Lukaku) to build his Manchester United team around.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Purchasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchasing. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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