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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Kenwood Investments purchased two lots behind the club in 2022 for $325,000, Mecklenburg County property records show.
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
The 200-acre campus, now called Aspiria, is a contender for a potential Royals ballpark after the team confirmed that an affiliate purchased the mortgage of the campus in the spring, giving the team some financial leverage over the site.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Girl Scout cookies can be purchased online and at numerous outlets throughout South Florida at booths set up outside Publix, Milam’s Market and other groceries and local businesses still to be determined.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The 50-year-old artist recently purchased the rights to Paid In Full and is adapting the film into a television series with a very special helping hand.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 9 Sep. 2025
All ticket types may be purchased via Cedar Point's website.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
There is no excuse for a system that allows these weapons to be purchased so quickly and so easily.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores.
—Jordan Kellogg, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2025
Westman was armed with a rifle, a shotgun and a pistol, according to police, who said the three guns were legally purchased.
—Janelle Griffith, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
The 200-acre campus, now called Aspiria, is a contender for a potential Royals ballpark after the team confirmed that an affiliate purchased the mortgage of the campus in the spring, giving the team some financial leverage over the site.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Girl Scout cookies can be purchased online and at numerous outlets throughout South Florida at booths set up outside Publix, Milam’s Market and other groceries and local businesses still to be determined.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The 50-year-old artist recently purchased the rights to Paid In Full and is adapting the film into a television series with a very special helping hand.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 9 Sep. 2025
All ticket types may be purchased via Cedar Point's website.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
There is no excuse for a system that allows these weapons to be purchased so quickly and so easily.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores.
—Jordan Kellogg, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2025
Westman was armed with a rifle, a shotgun and a pistol, according to police, who said the three guns were legally purchased.
—Janelle Griffith, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Purchased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchased. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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