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
Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
The city has already purchased several properties that were for sale in the area and is working with other landowners who would rather sell now than wait.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The tough new rules, though, didn’t deter Zhao from making her purchase this week.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
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Verb
In many cases, bankrupt airlines are purchased by solvent rivals, which has led to widespread consolidation.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
The city has already purchased several properties that were for sale in the area and is working with other landowners who would rather sell now than wait.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Noun
People who booked with a third party, like a travel agent, should contact their point of purchase, Duffy said.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The tough new rules, though, didn’t deter Zhao from making her purchase this week.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
Verb
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The people who can buy are increasingly the people who have someone to call.—
Blake O'Shaughnessy,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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And look, the only facts that distinguishes this case from those people buying things on Amazon or posting things on Amazon is not any particular facts that are not visible to the public.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Current and former Google employees tell Fortune the leverage that once allowed technology workers to influence significant sway over the company’s policies has eroded.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Her defeat is likely to weaken her leverage within an opposition bloc already divided by regional rivalries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The club was put on sale 16 months ago by its ownership group.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The group, originally signed to RCA Records, released two albums of bustling synth pop and opened for Harry Styles in the late twenty-tens but was cast off in the early days of the pandemic owing to low sales.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
Noun
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That still leaves three slots up for grabs.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
2 May 2026
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The grab handles, as well as much of the build plate assembly, are covered with plastic, which gives the machine a less-than-premium feel.—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Paramount on Monday asked the FCC for authorization to include the royal families and other foreign investors to help finance the company’s proposed $81-billion transaction.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, was charged Friday with unlawful use of confidential government information for personal gain, theft of nonpublic government information, commodities fraud, wire fraud and making an unlawful monetary transaction.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Friendship Bay Beach on the eastern shore is another popular anchorage with a beautiful beachfront, while remote Crescent Beach on the island's northeast coast offers a castaway feel.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Touska will be taken to an anchorage or port for inspection or valuation, Schuster said.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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McGonigle has recorded two steals on two attempts.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The stat line was modest, eight points, seven rebounds, two assists and three steals in 13 minutes, but the moment carried far more weight than the numbers.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many in the investment community acknowledged the loss of the wit and storytelling that were Buffett’s signature, but were also reassured by the demonstration of Abel’s firm grasp over Berkshire’s sprawling enterprise, as well as his insights into the conglomerate’s future direction.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Learning a dozen-plus pitchers, getting a grasp on their repertoires, determining how they can best be handled and what makes each tick was a challenge, along with understanding how the Rays do things.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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