as in bought
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 purchased
Hawke's music can be purchased or streamed here.
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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
How to play the Mega Millions Tickets can be purchased at convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores and, in some states, online.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Weatherproof outdoor power strips can be purchased for any outdoor jobs, and specialized industrial strips exist for high-voltage uses.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
According to the National Association of Realtors, a record 17% of homebuyers purchased a multigenerational home in 2024, up from roughly 11% in previous years.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Anyone who has purchased an affected container should dispose of the product.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 May 2026
The couple purchased the penthouse unit to be closer to their adult children, liking the location and stunning views.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
The most notable sale in April was a 1997 Metal Universe Kobe Bryant Precious Metal Gems card, which was purchased by trading card marketplace Alt in a private deal.
—Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 10 May 2026
The SuperLotto Plus jackpot was last won March 28, when a ticket purchased in Fremont won $10 million, The Sacramento Bee reported.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
How to play the Mega Millions Tickets can be purchased at convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores and, in some states, online.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Weatherproof outdoor power strips can be purchased for any outdoor jobs, and specialized industrial strips exist for high-voltage uses.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
According to the National Association of Realtors, a record 17% of homebuyers purchased a multigenerational home in 2024, up from roughly 11% in previous years.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Anyone who has purchased an affected container should dispose of the product.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 May 2026
The couple purchased the penthouse unit to be closer to their adult children, liking the location and stunning views.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
The most notable sale in April was a 1997 Metal Universe Kobe Bryant Precious Metal Gems card, which was purchased by trading card marketplace Alt in a private deal.
—Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 10 May 2026
The SuperLotto Plus jackpot was last won March 28, when a ticket purchased in Fremont won $10 million, The Sacramento Bee reported.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
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“Purchased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchased. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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