as in to buy
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I need to purchase a new heavy coat
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Recent Examples of purchase
Brian Herman, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
The federal government negotiates directly with vaccine manufacturers to get preferable pricing, and then purchases vaccine products to distribute to participating clinics across the country.
—Sophia Newcomer, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2026
Have questions about ordering or a purchase?
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
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Verb
In reality, money is necessary to do most everything at universities, including paying faculty and staff, purchasing research supplies and even keeping the lights on in the research labs.
—Brian Herman, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
The federal government negotiates directly with vaccine manufacturers to get preferable pricing, and then purchases vaccine products to distribute to participating clinics across the country.
—Sophia Newcomer, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
On Sunday only, customers also get two free Jell-O shots with any purchase.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2026
Have questions about ordering or a purchase?
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
Verb
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Of the 63% of international fans who attended the Games, the United States, at 14%, bought the second-most tickets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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That message has pleased some on the right, who have praised Paramount over its decision to buy The Free Press, cut ties with Stephen Colbert, and bring back one of the president’s favorite film franchises.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But attacking it on DEI grounds isn’t the right leverage.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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As for the bullpen, the team will be without Ronny Henriquez, one of their top high-leverage arms in 2025, but beefed up the group by signing closer Pete Fairbanks and lefty John King this offseason.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales account for 75% of revenue, while the remaining 25% is generated through wholesale.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Soriot has played this geopolitical game better than many in his industry, transforming AstraZeneca’s global reach as well as its sales, reputation, and pipeline of promising drugs.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Accessibility Public areas and guest elevators are wheelchair-accessible, and several rooms include step-free showers and grab bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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If Ballesteros is the DH, there’s only one spot in the lineup that potentially is up for grabs — the right field spot vacated by, uh … (checks notes) … Kyle Tucker.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While a few real estate agents’ names appear in the listing, they were involved in a previous sale and did not participate in this latest transaction.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tornado Cash, which allows users to anonymize crypto transactions.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On Tuesday, these demonstrations escalated as participants blocked harbor pilot operations at the port, forcing a suspension of ship movements between the jetties and the port’s outer anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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The French navy is escorting the ship to anchorage for more checks, the statement said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Davidson was as dynamic as ever against Wisconsin, pouring in 24 points, five rebounds, six assists, four steals and three blocks on a night when most of her teammates struggled to find their stride.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Her teammate, Payton Montgomery, had a team-high 12 points, two offensive rebounds, a pair of steals and a block off the bench.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Aljorna was able to slip out of his jacket, freeing himself from the agent’s grasp, and ran to his cousin, Goetz said.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Peck performed side-by-side with Fambrough until his death in 2023, a time frame that allowed Peck to grow more confident in his abilities and better grasp why his heroes were keen on this arrangement.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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