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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
The de Kansky family settled in California, first in Los Angeles, then in Newport Beach, followed by three years in Altadena before buying a home in Sierra Madre.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
This is still more affordable than buying mesclun at the grocery store, which will cost you $3 to $6 for a 5- to 16-ounce package.
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Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
The cost of buying GLP-1 medications without insurance can still run into hundreds of dollars.
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Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Then came the lavish purchases, prosecutors said, with Rinsch buying five Rolls-Royces, a red Ferrari, $652,000 worth of watches and clothes, and the pricey mattresses, plus another $295,000 on luxury bedding and linens.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Of course, the two more focused companies that Comcast and the new NBCUniversal will become could end up buying or selling to other players in their respective spaces.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Core pursuits are not a to-do list of one-off experiences, such as a bachelor party in Las Vegas, playing frisbee golf once and never again, or even buying a vacation home simply because friends did.
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Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Detecting bots requires analyzing patterns in user data, including transaction and payment signals, purchase speed, buying patterns and credit card activity, rather than relying on just a single indicator.
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Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
That option would allow Naperville to obtain its own power generation and storage infrastructure while buying and selling electricity on the wholesale market.
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Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
This is still more affordable than buying mesclun at the grocery store, which will cost you $3 to $6 for a 5- to 16-ounce package.
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Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
The cost of buying GLP-1 medications without insurance can still run into hundreds of dollars.
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Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Then came the lavish purchases, prosecutors said, with Rinsch buying five Rolls-Royces, a red Ferrari, $652,000 worth of watches and clothes, and the pricey mattresses, plus another $295,000 on luxury bedding and linens.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Of course, the two more focused companies that Comcast and the new NBCUniversal will become could end up buying or selling to other players in their respective spaces.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Core pursuits are not a to-do list of one-off experiences, such as a bachelor party in Las Vegas, playing frisbee golf once and never again, or even buying a vacation home simply because friends did.
—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Detecting bots requires analyzing patterns in user data, including transaction and payment signals, purchase speed, buying patterns and credit card activity, rather than relying on just a single indicator.
—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
That option would allow Naperville to obtain its own power generation and storage infrastructure while buying and selling electricity on the wholesale market.
—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buying
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Vintage rugs are readily available through online marketplaces, Etsy, or local furniture stores, and bridge the gap, creating an option that a customer can see in person prior to purchasing.
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John and Ellen Benish immediately began restoring the vineyards, winery and residence after purchasing the property.
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They are charged with wire fraud conspiracy, bribery in sporting contests and money laundering conspiracy for allegedly bribing Beasley to manipulate his performance.
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Similar raids by the feds at addresses tied to then-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and then-San Leandro City Councilmember Bryan Azevedo eventually led to criminal indictments against both politicians, as well as the businessmen accused of bribing them.
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After spending the entire film believing that killing Krem will finally bring her peace, Ruthye is forced to confront whether vengeance will actually heal her — or simply continue the cycle of violence.
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Both leaders prioritized people, believing that caring for employees leads to exceptional customer and patient service.
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Despite appearing in just 13 games this season due to injury and having a negative wins above replacement value, per Baseball Reference, Kirk received 1,488,788 votes and second place among AL catchers.
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With the games now having the kind of stakes that Thursday’s contest lacked, that leaky defense – especially in crunch time toward the end of matches – is the possible Achilles heel for this team.
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Kotsay said Monday that Morris would be used out of the bullpen this time, taking Suarez’s spot.
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The dangerous heat is taking a toll across the Chicago area, especially for families without air conditioning.
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The writer thinks that the person seducing the main character is just some flotsam, hardly worth a second look.
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That means seducing Paris Carver, Elliot's wife and Bond's ex, portrayed by Teri Hatcher.
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The executive is no longer simply accepting part of a compensation package.
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That means engaging in deliberate experimentation, accepting some trial and error around service delivery, pricing, workflows, and talent models.
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“Buying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buying. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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