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as in purchasing
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I really want to buy that new book, but I don't have enough money right now
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as in bribing
to influence someone with a bribe
there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge
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as in believing
to regard as right or true
if you buy that story, then I have a bridge in Brooklyn you might be interested in
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Recent Examples of buying
Events like moving to a new neighborhood, buying a new car, changing jobs or even adjusting one’s daily commute can be enough to warrant a review of one’s risks and coverage.
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Ethan M. Stone, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Overflowing with furniture and decor to breathe new life into your home and make any room tidier, there are so many helpful pieces worth buying.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Finding the right toiletry bag for your next trip is as important as buying a reliable carry-on or a hassle-free backpack.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
The cost of buying a home in the US has surged in recent years, fueled by historically low inventory and mortgage rates above 6%.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The budget proposal includes $200 million to create a rebate program to make buying an electric car more affordable.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Other action points focused on reducing red tape in designing and buying ships and creating new skill-building and educational incentives for those interested in entering the shipbuilding workforce.
—Hope Hodge Seck, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
The company had looked to build sales by buying Michael Kors parent Capri Holdings, but was tripped up by antitrust concerns late last year.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Ethan M. Stone, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Overflowing with furniture and decor to breathe new life into your home and make any room tidier, there are so many helpful pieces worth buying.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Finding the right toiletry bag for your next trip is as important as buying a reliable carry-on or a hassle-free backpack.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
The cost of buying a home in the US has surged in recent years, fueled by historically low inventory and mortgage rates above 6%.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The budget proposal includes $200 million to create a rebate program to make buying an electric car more affordable.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Other action points focused on reducing red tape in designing and buying ships and creating new skill-building and educational incentives for those interested in entering the shipbuilding workforce.
—Hope Hodge Seck, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
The company had looked to build sales by buying Michael Kors parent Capri Holdings, but was tripped up by antitrust concerns late last year.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buying
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The Clooney clan has lived in France since purchasing an estate there in 2021.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Cancro founded Jersey Mike’s in 1975 after purchasing the first Mike’s Subs store in Point Pleasant, New Jersey.—
Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, Langan, the former CEO who owns a home near Central City, and several other RCI executives are facing criminal charges in New York for allegedly bribing an auditor there in exchange for lucrative tax breaks.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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There's no shame in a little bit of bribing to get the job done!—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
25 Dec. 2025
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Prosecutors released his booking photo, believing that there may be more victims.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The defendant and his mother frequently argued in the weeks between Wei Hou’s release from prison and the victim’s murder, with Zhu Hou believing her son was stealing cash from her to fund his drug habit, Holland said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The seemingly benign question, however, has already revealed itself as a flashpoint and the latest sign of the commission having its authority challenged.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Illinois’ balance of talent — in particular the combination of Wagler, Ivišić and Boswell — proved too much in the end for Northwestern, which has struggled despite having Martinelli return for his senior season.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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But in 1999, just months after Luke was born, Andrea attempted suicide by taking an overdose of medication prescribed for her father, who was ill.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Someone had ordered pizza to the home, and a delivery driver spent some time ringing the doorbell before returning to his car, taking the pies with him.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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In Arthur Penn’s 1975 neo-noir Night Moves, Griffith is Delly Grastner, a 16-year-old runaway with a little girl’s voice and a grown woman’s body—on full display in an underwater nude scene—intent on seducing Gene Hackman, 43 and paunchy.—
Lili Anolik,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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The video featured a tired Madonna running into a mysterious man and woman in a hotel hallway, with the two seducing the singer into a night together, done as a tribute to the 1963 French film Bay of Angels, which starred Jeanne Moreau.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
26 Nov. 2025
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Existing MetroCards can still be used — the MTA will announce a cutoff date for accepting MetroCards later this year — but they can no longer be reloaded with funds.—
Gabby DeBenedictis,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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Irby believes accepting the deal is the best option for a town with little power or money.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Buying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buying. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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