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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Hours before the Bears' big win over the Packers in the first round of the playoffs on Saturday, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Bears President Kevin Warren, and Bears Chairman George McCaskey toured the 326-acre site in Arlington Heights that the Bears purchased for $197 million in 2023.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026
Under General Tire, production and distribution were shut down within just two years of the purchase.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Check with the manufacturer before purchasing a mobile gaming trigger for your tablet.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Hours before the Bears' big win over the Packers in the first round of the playoffs on Saturday, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Bears President Kevin Warren, and Bears Chairman George McCaskey toured the 326-acre site in Arlington Heights that the Bears purchased for $197 million in 2023.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
Capital One cardholders can also add a Capital One Access Pass to their purchase, for access to a private cardholder preshow party featuring a performance from McCollum in addition to complimentary food and beverage.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026
Under General Tire, production and distribution were shut down within just two years of the purchase.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
Verb
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More than 5,000 people have bought it at Amazon and given it high ratings.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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A lot of schools are running black and gold days on Monday, so local people are coming in, and travelers are buying stuff to wear to the game.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The United States certainly has plenty of leverage to press Caracas to free the handful of Americans that remain in its custody — such as 28-year-old James Luckey-Lange, who was taken after entering the country in December.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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These agreements require deep expertise in risk allocation, finance and long-term contract enforcement, areas where private developers often have far greater resources and leverage than municipalities.—
Michelle Grau,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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This includes mortgage rates, home prices and the number of houses for sale, according to the National Association of Realtors.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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In addition to West Virginia, six other states have targeted food dyes with new laws or executive orders, requiring warning labels on food with certain dyes or banning the sale of such products in schools.—
Alan Greenblatt,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The deal is regarded as significant as Iglesias’ comedy catalogue was one of the most high-profile still up for grabs on the marketplace.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Wilson recorded 61 catches and a team-high six scores in 2023 as a true freshman, but managed just 19 grabs and one score after a hip injury ended his 2024 season.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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That’s because the Panthers operated this week with 52 players on the active roster — one below the limit — thanks to some transactions earlier in the week.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Credit card payment fees on retail transactions—some of which are as high as 4%—are another source of support for card rewards, and some experts believe swipe fees could have a more direct financial connection to the rewards system.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In late November, the Ocean Network Express (ONE) Henry Hudson caught ablaze at Yusen Container Terminal and had to be moved to anchorage for nearly four days.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Dec. 2025
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What to See Each anchorage in the Whitsundays has something to offer.—
Suzy Mercien-Ferol,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Dec. 2025
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In a nonleague matchup, Keyona Raines racked up 20 points, five assists and four steals as Cathedral defeated East Bridgewater, 56-39.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Last season, Smith delivered a dream game with 58 points, 10 rebounds, 10 steals and 10 assists for Romeoville against Thornwood.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Through universal intelligent manipulation, the robot autonomously plans grasps, adjusts force in real time, and navigates obstacles using seamless hand–eye coordination.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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But the longstanding regime’s grasp on power now appears more tenuous than ever as the swelling opposition movement demands substantive change.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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