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

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noun

as in leverage

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as in sale

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Recent Examples of purchase

Verb

Through the ’80s and ’90s, Doneger expanded its client base and services by purchasing a string of competitive buying offices/consultancies. — David Moin, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 Many household items are mass-produced and can be purchased and delivered to your home within a day or two. — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026

Noun

Brighton’s purchase of 18-year-old Charalampos Kostoulas from Olympiacos for €35m in 2025 has been used as a gauge. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Bonnie Tyler’s Compilation Becomes a Bestseller Again Another compilation, The Ultimate Collection, reenters two purchase-only rankings across the Atlantic this week. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for purchase

Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase

Verb

The money can’t be accessed until the child turns 18, and only then for specific purposes, such as going to school, opening a business or buying a home.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Ask the retailer about frame materials and cushion density before buying.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of buy

Noun

Even with his struggles with Miami this season, Fairbanks has a long enough track record in high-leverage situations to be of interest to contenders.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
As long as the Iran war continues, China’s leverage over oil prices gives it the ability to inflict immense pain on American consumers, and really the entire world, at a moment’s notice.

— Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

Definition of leverage

Noun

If a ball is hit into foul territory and a fan makes the grab, the batter is out.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 27 July 2026
All nine seats on the Legislature are up for grabs in this year’s elections, with three incumbent legislators running to keep their seats.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Definition of grab

Noun

Such a transaction would be in the hundreds of billions of dollars even before tacking on a deal premium, and the incumbent carriers are generally not seen as sellers.

— Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
As part of that deal, Paramount agreed not to close the $111 billion transaction until five days after a trial is held or June 1, 2027, whichever is earlier.

— Brent Lang, Variety, 29 July 2026

Definition of transaction

Noun

Beautiful anchorages aside, her sundeck is the place to be for the solar eclipse, with generous sun pads, a sheltered Jacuzzi and glass windbreak creating uninterrupted sightlines.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
According to data from container shipping market research firm Linerlytica, there were 156 ships waiting at anchorage at Shanghai and Ningbo on Tuesday, a significantly larger number than the 87 ships at berth.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

Definition of anchorage

Noun

McCray didn’t swipe a bag on Monday night, but the Giants matched their season-high in steals as Koss, Heliot Ramos and Luis Arraez each stole a base.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Find this week's finds below, and be sure to follow along with USA TODAY Shopping's month-long Fall Reset shopping event this August for must-have seasonal steals, new launches and more to prep for fall.

— Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 28 July 2026

Definition of steal

Noun

Sunday evening’s episode of House of the Dragon gave us a healthy mix of action and death and more of the slow unraveling of Queen Rhaenyra and her tenuous grasp on the Iron Throne.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
O’Donnell’s dumbfounded silence at the impossible-to-grasp question speaks volumes.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 July 2026

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