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
The Dutch driver likely purchased the car at its full price of approximately $475,000, along with an additional set of wheels and a package of spares.
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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
His brother Chris Tobler purchased their grandparents' home a few years ago.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, a rotating, bi-monthly four-wine exploration page featuring a specific region (currently Sierra de Gredos) can be purchased by half-glass, full-glass or bottle — or opt for a flight to try all four.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
These funds, some as far back as December 2017, were either paid to former General Manager Jun Reina or he purchased through a credit card, according to the forensic examination.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Back in 1934, Coyle said, two of the first authentic cars his is based on were purchased by American film stars Clark Gable and Gary Cooper.
—Laura Lane, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
In a notice on the company’s website Tuesday, Costco said the recall affects Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene purchased between April 25 and August 26.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Researchers purchased a dozen gummies and chocolate candy at retailers in Portland, Oregon, which were labeled to be infused with psilocybin.
—Benjamin Adams, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
David Berger purchased that shuttered California location in 2020 and spent four years and over $10 million transforming it.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
His brother Chris Tobler purchased their grandparents' home a few years ago.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, a rotating, bi-monthly four-wine exploration page featuring a specific region (currently Sierra de Gredos) can be purchased by half-glass, full-glass or bottle — or opt for a flight to try all four.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
These funds, some as far back as December 2017, were either paid to former General Manager Jun Reina or he purchased through a credit card, according to the forensic examination.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Back in 1934, Coyle said, two of the first authentic cars his is based on were purchased by American film stars Clark Gable and Gary Cooper.
—Laura Lane, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
In a notice on the company’s website Tuesday, Costco said the recall affects Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene purchased between April 25 and August 26.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Researchers purchased a dozen gummies and chocolate candy at retailers in Portland, Oregon, which were labeled to be infused with psilocybin.
—Benjamin Adams, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
David Berger purchased that shuttered California location in 2020 and spent four years and over $10 million transforming it.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Purchased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchased. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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