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
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
On that trip to the supermarket, Mitchell allegedly discovered that the receipt for the fake cigars was purchased 20 minutes after the families were informed of the potential violation on Monday.
—Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Have questions about ordering or a purchase?
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
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Verb
To celebrate the half-century birthday, all Capriotti’s Rewards members can purchase any 8-inch small cold sub for $5 on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14 — nationwide.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
On that trip to the supermarket, Mitchell allegedly discovered that the receipt for the fake cigars was purchased 20 minutes after the families were informed of the potential violation on Monday.
—Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Noun
That means either a one-off pay-per-view purchase or an Ultimate subscription to catch the full Misfits Boxing card.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Have questions about ordering or a purchase?
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
Verb
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That was actually the settlement of a long-term dispute over arms Iran bought from the US before the Islamic revolution.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Tickets cost $5 and can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times vary by state.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The analogy appears to reference the leverage the 49ers hold over Aiyuk.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Given season-ending hip surgery for starter Ryan Pepiot, along with an uncertain return date for high-leverage reliever Edwin Uceta, that’s obviously not going to happen.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for nonfiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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In 2024, Cooper signed a multiyear deal with SiriusXM, encompassing ad sales, distribution and more.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Collins led Dooley in the May 19 primary but neither surpassed 40%, leaving many Republican votes up for grabs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Texts, screen grabs, recordings and other records recovered from a search of Rinderknecht’s cellphones portray a man who was by turns lonely and livid, angry at billionaires and ex-romantic partners while seemingly scared about his own declining mental health.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The transaction was completed on March 30.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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In their place, FIFA launched its own official resale marketplace—and charged both buyers and sellers a 15% fee, effectively collecting $30 for every $100 in resale transactions on its platform.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Routes spanning the Seychelles, Tanzania and Madagascar remain comparatively underserved, particularly for small expedition vessels capable of accessing remote anchorages and outer islands.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Faced with an impassable strait, carriers did not hold vessels in indefinite anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The Nlife Peplum Top captures that same elegant essence, but at just $27—a steal compared to the original look.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Josh Hart had six points, eight rebounds, six assists and two steals.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Not every company burning cash has profitability in grasp.—
Rory McDonald,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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And now, for the Spurs, neither is their grasp of the NBA title.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2026
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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