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
Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
After purchasing the Veterans Pass on their Token Transit app, veterans will need to show valid proof of their veteran status if requested by a VTA Operator or Fare Inspector.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Tickets to the Newcomers showcase are available for purchase on Ticketmaster now.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP or food stamps, is a program that gives low-income households a monthly benefit to purchase healthy food.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
After purchasing the Veterans Pass on their Token Transit app, veterans will need to show valid proof of their veteran status if requested by a VTA Operator or Fare Inspector.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
Spa treatments are available for purchase.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Tickets to the Newcomers showcase are available for purchase on Ticketmaster now.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
Verb
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If this year’s March and June get-togethers were learning exercises — including for the staff after Tuchel began work in January — the next two and the one starting today (Sunday) are all about creating an atmosphere the players and the English public can all buy into.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Cureate does not warehouse or distribute food products, the company buys purchases the food order and the farmer delivers it to the customer, Bryden said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Firms that had stayed disciplined during the post-pandemic liquidity rush — holding back from inflated valuations and cheap leverage — are the ones outperforming, according to Bae.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are fighting not just for control of territory, but for economic resources that provide both revenue and leverage.—
David Miliband,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Sotheby’s estimated nearly a third of its watch sales in 2023 went to buyers age 30 and under, giving them priceless social currency.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Unitedrobotsrealestate,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There are assorted grab-and-go options throughout the stadium as well.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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What to watch in Detroit City Council Along with a heated mayor's race, there are two open districts seats and two at-large seats up for grabs on the Detroit City Council.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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That personal touch makes pest control feel less like a transaction and more like a relationship.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Around 60 percent of imports at Chattogram Port are handled at its outer anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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On April Fools’ Day in 1928, the Point Loma was towed out to an anchorage on the southern end of the Point Loma kelp beds.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jake LaRavia added 25 points, eight rebounds, three assists and four steals off the Lakers’ bench.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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Westbrook came off the bench to post 12 points, five rebounds, a season-high 10 assists and two steals.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These roles required an adult grasp of lust and jealousy and nihilism.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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While this one never was in their grasp, the Chiefs had the requisite moments to give themselves a chance late after trailing 28-13.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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