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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 accounts had various purposes, such as investing in securities or buying real estate.
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CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Their charming formality recalls closets of another era, when buying well mattered more than following any passing fad.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
Houston was one of the groups that expressed interest in buying the team last year, eventually raising its bid to $250 million — the amount that Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia paid for expansion fees.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Although the woman denied driving the vehicle herself, the judge wasn’t buying it.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
In 2007, after reporting from the Tampa Bay Times, a grand jury investigated Pinellas County buying land from the property appraiser; that grand jury’s 22-page report was critical of how the office was run.
—Lawrence Mower, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Veterans United was founded in 2002 to specifically serve service members, veterans and their families when buying a home.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The Athletic can also reveal FSG looked into buying a minority stake of less than 30 per cent in Monaco in early 2025 alongside another ownership group but, again, decided not to take it any further.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The deduction was created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which also removed taxes on tips and overtime for qualifying workers, and — relevant to new car shoppers — eliminated a tax credit for buying electric vehicles.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Their charming formality recalls closets of another era, when buying well mattered more than following any passing fad.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
Houston was one of the groups that expressed interest in buying the team last year, eventually raising its bid to $250 million — the amount that Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia paid for expansion fees.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Although the woman denied driving the vehicle herself, the judge wasn’t buying it.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
In 2007, after reporting from the Tampa Bay Times, a grand jury investigated Pinellas County buying land from the property appraiser; that grand jury’s 22-page report was critical of how the office was run.
—Lawrence Mower, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Veterans United was founded in 2002 to specifically serve service members, veterans and their families when buying a home.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The Athletic can also reveal FSG looked into buying a minority stake of less than 30 per cent in Monaco in early 2025 alongside another ownership group but, again, decided not to take it any further.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The deduction was created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which also removed taxes on tips and overtime for qualifying workers, and — relevant to new car shoppers — eliminated a tax credit for buying electric vehicles.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buying
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Lenney also advocated for controlling the demand side of the market, addressing the housing crunch by restricting who could buy homes by banning large institutions from purchasing them as investments.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, pairs of skis with bright graphic art line the bar walls as decor, providing something of a showroom for folks interested in learning about the products — or maybe even purchasing their own pair after a few drinks.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Two executives of a large utility, FirstEnergy, are now on trial for allegedly bribing Randazzo, who died by suicide after his own indictment.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Smartmatic's parent company was charged in a Florida federal court in October with conspiring to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act by bribing a Philippine government official to get business, and with conspiring to launder money.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Trump launched this conflict believing that Iran was weak, and that a short, sharp campaign would force a new leader to terms.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Not like the spring of 2021, with poor Chris Woodward trying his darndest to talk us into believing Joey Gallo, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Kyle Gibson were the makings of something big.—
Kevin Sherrington
Mar. 25,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Videos on the Instagram page for the restaurant show a packed establishment late at night with young people having fun and drinking, with a long line outside.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Azimi said having Pahlavi as the head of Iran would bring democracy back to the country and end the humanitarian crisis there.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Mathieu Olivier scored the first goal 44 seconds into the second period, taking a pass from Werenski on a 3-on-2 rush and snapping a shot over the glove of Philadelphia goalie Dan Vladar to tie the score 1-1.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Not taking anything for granted.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 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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By accepting the prize, winners grant to Station the right to use the winner's name, voice, picture and/or likeness for purposes of advertising and publicity in any and all media now known or hereafter invented, without further permission or additional compensation (except where prohibited by law).—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The grants were reinstated under court order in December, and the agency is now accepting applications for 13 grants whose awards range from $5,000 to $1 million.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Buying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buying. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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