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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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2
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
This one was done by McCartney and Watt over in England, on a four-track machine that the star rescued from Abbey Road, buying it at a time when Thorn Electrical had taken over the studio and was cavalierly selling off the classic equipment and instruments, to his great chagrin.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Older millennials buying their biggest homes and hitting peak income now aren’t running behind schedule.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
But the judge wasn’t buying it.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, the record-buying public mostly stayed away.
—Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Those coming of age in the 1990s embraced grunge over disco, others in the aughts traded a Discman for an iPod and youth of today are now confounding everyone by gobbling up physical media and buying secondhand clothes.
—Matt Degen, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Poor sleep posture can have a detrimental impact on your health, so buying a good mattress like a Saatva is worth the cost.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Part of the reason is that people are buying cheaply made e-bikes online.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Older millennials buying their biggest homes and hitting peak income now aren’t running behind schedule.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
But the judge wasn’t buying it.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, the record-buying public mostly stayed away.
—Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Those coming of age in the 1990s embraced grunge over disco, others in the aughts traded a Discman for an iPod and youth of today are now confounding everyone by gobbling up physical media and buying secondhand clothes.
—Matt Degen, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Poor sleep posture can have a detrimental impact on your health, so buying a good mattress like a Saatva is worth the cost.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Part of the reason is that people are buying cheaply made e-bikes online.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buying
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Size Obviously, the most important aspect of purchasing a bed frame is size.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The department also launched the Real California Cannabis campaign, which educates consumers on the importance of only using products from licensed dispensaries and the safety risks of purchasing unregulated marijuana.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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And after CLEAResult fired Darlington in 2017, the brothers began bribing CLEAResult employee Peter Marra — sending him cash and gift cards for special favors like getting heads-ups on inspections and audits.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Asha was bribing people to use a scale!—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Brooke Sutton / Getty Images The pair allegedly used fake personal financial and bank statements, driver's licenses, and Secretary of State documents in an attempt to trick lenders into believing that the loans were for companies owned by the players.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The two women fall in love, believing their solitary life in the woods is the best place to conceal their love.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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For myself, having a Wrangler is the perfect vehicle to just drive these desolate roads.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Start by having one of these conversations with your partner.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Spotify is also taking the opportunity to introduce a new chart in the US that shows the best kids' and family stories to listen to.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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Now, the junior midfielder is taking her game to another level.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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On the left, he’s heralded as the only voice capable of seducing young men disaffected by party politics.—
Abigail Sylvor Greenberg,
Vanity Fair,
20 Mar. 2026
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One of her alternate personalities — the cold and calculating Samantha — joins law enforcement to pursue her father’s killers, while other identities begin to surface with their own motives, seducing and manipulating powerful men as Sylvia’s search for justice veers into vengeance.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Asian Future section, a competitive strand for first, second or third features from emerging directors across Asia and the Middle East, is also accepting entries.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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The personal is accepting, which was a complete note of surprise.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Buying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buying. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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