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
Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Also available for purchase is the Espresso Accessory Kit, priced at $250.
—Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Those selected can purchase tickets that start at $35 apiece.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Verb
This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Also available for purchase is the Espresso Accessory Kit, priced at $250.
—Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Minnesota legislators made straw purchasing a felony on the state level after the Burnsville killings, though some say the penalties need to be strengthened.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Those selected can purchase tickets that start at $35 apiece.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
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Two tickets sold in California, two tickets bought in Georgia, and single tickets purchased in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania all matched five numbers except for the Powerball worth $1 million each.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
7 Sep. 2025
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Single tickets bought in Kansas and Texas each matched all five numbers except for the Powerball and added the Power Play worth $2 million each.—
Chris Sims,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Sep. 2025
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Bowlan will go over different notes from the pitching staff and check in with his veteran teammates for advice on pitch selection and how to handle high-leverage situations.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The aim shifts from corporate adoption to personal leverage.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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According to county data, average home sale prices have increased dramatically in recent years as more and more people move to Platte County — from over $315,000 in 2019 to over $441,000 in 2023, a nearly 40% overall increase in the average home sale price.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Year-round book sales ended in 2025 due to stocking costs.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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But multiple other Democratic districts were up for grabs, too.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated September 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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FashionPuzzle Triple Zip Small Crossbody Bag Over 25,000 five-star ratings prove the FashionPuzzle crossbody bag is a daily grab-and-go favorite.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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According to Edmunds data, leases made up 70% of EV transactions in July, compared with 10% for the same month three years ago before the loophole went into place.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Now, government ethics experts and Democratic lawmakers are criticizing the family’s venture, citing potential conflicts of interest stemming from the Trumps’ regulatory influence and possible insider transactions.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ceramides and 5% capixyl are the finishing touches for boosting overall hair anchorage at the follicle.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 Aug. 2025
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At 8,614 feet, the Mackinac Bridge is still the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Soto has been crafty on the base paths, recording 29 steals on 32 attempts.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Levi's Original Trucker Jacket Don’t miss out on this gem of a steal on this beloved Levi’s denim jacket that has racked up over 8,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Defensive back Prince Green III made the initial tackle to pop the ball out of Jordan’s grasp, then Caleb Moore recovered the ball.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
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The final two drops saw Lamb let a Prescott deep shot go right through his hands deep into Eagles territory just a few plays before a fourth down go-ball also fell through his leaping grasp.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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