PURCHASE Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈpər-chəs

Definition of purchase

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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purchase

2 of 2

noun

as in leverage

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as in sale

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Recent Examples of purchase

Verb

The cart also came with handwritten maintenance instructions from Delciello, including where to purchase a replacement sharpening stone. — Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026 The former EpiCentre site, now known as Queen City Quarter was purchased by new owners this week. — Zach Dennis november 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2026

Noun

Unlike repeat buyers, first-timers don’t have equity from a home sale to put toward their next purchase. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026 Review your policy and avoid coverage gaps Before finalizing your purchase, review the insurance policy's coverage limits, deductibles, exclusions and effective date. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for purchase

Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase

Verb

Although a committee of parents, teachers, students and other community leaders spelled out the need for the bond package, the voters didn’t buy in to it.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee also scrapped some ad buys in both states down the stretch, decisions that paid off as the party won both seats early on Tuesday night.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of buy

Noun

Democrats have long enjoyed supermajorities in both chambers, leaving Republicans with relatively little leverage to challenge the majority’s agenda.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Democrats would still hold some leverage, largely due to the Senate’s 60-vote filibuster threshold, but would be limited in investigating the White House and business.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of leverage

Noun

Outside of his 195-yard performance, the receivers combined for 76 yards, including Flournoy’s 46-yard grab on the final drive.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
But Notre Dame's Luke Talich — who had an interception in the third quarter — knocked the ball away, with officials ruling that Lofton hadn't completed the grab.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of grab

Noun

According to Fulton County jail records, New has been arrested multiple times on suspicion of crimes including identity theft, insurance fraud, financial transaction card fraud, forgery and simple assault.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
However, vulnerabilities remain and include privacy and discretion in transactions, market accessibility, and jurisdictional fragmentation, all of which facilitate illicit financial flows.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of transaction

Noun

The vessel then traveled thousands of miles to a Malaysian offshore anchorage, where UANI filmed the vessel receiving fuel and other services offshore.

— Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
The transfer took place at an anchorage off Zhoushan on October 13, in open water away from port infrastructure, according to Chinese Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC), a state energy firm.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of anchorage

Noun

Adonis Ratliff shot seven of 10 from the field, including five of seven from three-point range, and added six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Witt recorded 45 steals in 53 attempts — his most since the 2023 campaign.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of steal

Noun

The movie exudes a startling confidence, at once buoyant and grounded—the kind of assurance that can emerge when a young director’s grasp of the medium, however nascent, is in synch with his feel for his characters and their world.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
And yet, in all three of those games, the Knights were well on their way to a win only to have victory snatched from their grasp.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

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