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
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Parking and traffic at Morton Amphitheater Parking options start at $20 per vehicle for general parking when the pass is purchased online before to the day of the show.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
The first and best known simply purchase positions, one at a time, from people who want out early.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
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Verb
In response, the US government on Thursday issued a new license allowing countries to temporarily purchase certain Russian oil products.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Parking and traffic at Morton Amphitheater Parking options start at $20 per vehicle for general parking when the pass is purchased online before to the day of the show.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
Matz said Brin’s purchase has drawn attention to Allison Island.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
The first and best known simply purchase positions, one at a time, from people who want out early.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
Verb
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His father bought him the plane ticket after Jeffrey found himself in a bit of a boredom rut with friends and getting into the wrong kind of trouble.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Embrace the slightly dystopian vibe and buy a bag of pellets from one of the old-timey pioneer stores to hand-feed the furry descendants.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Most of these are states where Live Nation built venues last year — that’s real leverage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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When executive officials signal hostility toward specific speakers and hint at regulatory leverage, speech is chilled without a single law being passed.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Though some have argued that China’s abundant energy and manufacturing capacity give it an edge in the global AI race, Chinese executives say Washington’s restrictions on sales of the most advanced semiconductors are stifling the country’s AI development.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Victoria Gardens gets nearly 15 million visitors annually and generates more than $1,100 per square foot in retail sales, placing it among top-grossing open-air shopping centers in the nation, Redwood West said.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In a move that signaled the coming power grab, County CEO Michelle Aguirre intervened, keeping Schultz on the payroll to continue managing the very investments Freidenrich was elected to oversee.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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How well Hoppers does in China is up for grabs.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2026
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With the books closed on the Rozier transaction, as the guard awaits his federal trial on charges linked to a gambling investigation, the Heat will receive from the Hornets the better of the second-round picks the Hornets are due in June from the Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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Under the terms of the transaction, three new minority partners joined the franchise’s cap table.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Brilliant blue waves meet a sensational crescent of white sand at Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most stunning anchorages in the southeastern Caribbean.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Jakucionis, 19, continued to impress with 18 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the field and 5-of-11 shooting on threes, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 35 minutes on Thursday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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At the plate, 29-year-old Jarren Duran racks up doubles, triples and steals.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Undefeated UConn still has its grasp on that, though a loss in the Big East title game would open the door for the Bruins, but UCLA will be on the top line heading to Sacramento for the regional round.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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In this case and elsewhere, Rakoff has shown a superb grasp of technology issues.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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