as in buying
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I need to purchase a new heavy coat
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of purchasing
Strictly Necessary Cookies Always Active These Cookies and SDKs are required for Service functionality, including security and fraud prevention, and to enable any purchasing capabilities.
—
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Since 2016, federal officials allege, Meade has been trying to avoid paying the tax obligation through a number of tactics, which include withdrawing large sums of cash and purchasing cashier’s checks from his business accounts.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
However, once the funds were disbursed, Johnson used the money to fund his lifestyle, including purchasing cryptocurrency and transferring the funds to foreign markets in an effort to conceal the illicit proceeds.
—Preston Mizell , Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Chinese developers have been restricted from directly purchasing Nvidia's most advanced AI chips due to Washington's ever-shifting export controls.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Its use has become incredibly popular, particularly for purchasing clothing and home appliances, though it is also used to pay for everything from a hamburger to grocery runs.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Fully 79 percent of global consumers say sustainability is important when purchasing clothing and 77 percent are likely to look for clothing made from natural fibers, according to the CCI & Cotton Incorporated’s 2026 Global Sustainability Survey of 7,128 consumers across 7 countries.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Drop 2, which will begin in August, will have additional tickets across all Olympic sports, including those that may have sold out during the first purchasing windows.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Experts advise going to a reputable, licensed dealer when purchasing a vehicle.
—Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Since 2016, federal officials allege, Meade has been trying to avoid paying the tax obligation through a number of tactics, which include withdrawing large sums of cash and purchasing cashier’s checks from his business accounts.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
However, once the funds were disbursed, Johnson used the money to fund his lifestyle, including purchasing cryptocurrency and transferring the funds to foreign markets in an effort to conceal the illicit proceeds.
—Preston Mizell , Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Chinese developers have been restricted from directly purchasing Nvidia's most advanced AI chips due to Washington's ever-shifting export controls.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Its use has become incredibly popular, particularly for purchasing clothing and home appliances, though it is also used to pay for everything from a hamburger to grocery runs.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Fully 79 percent of global consumers say sustainability is important when purchasing clothing and 77 percent are likely to look for clothing made from natural fibers, according to the CCI & Cotton Incorporated’s 2026 Global Sustainability Survey of 7,128 consumers across 7 countries.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Drop 2, which will begin in August, will have additional tickets across all Olympic sports, including those that may have sold out during the first purchasing windows.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Experts advise going to a reputable, licensed dealer when purchasing a vehicle.
—Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchasing
buying
Verb
-
Many online comments said higher prices would not deter them from buying condoms to protect against pregnancy.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
-
Institutional investors have been criticized for driving up home prices, but there is little evidence that their presence is impacting the rising costs of buying a home.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Purchasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchasing. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
