as in buys
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 purchases
Steven Beynon, ABC News, 3 June 2026
Evictions of this type are typically issued at the end of a lease term and have often been used to force out residents en masse when a new landlord purchases a property.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Ibu follows a typical wholesale model, wherein Walker purchases goods from the artisans and then sells them on her website and in the Charleston showroom.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The average American today purchases nearly twice as much stuff as the average American did in the early 1990s.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
That matters because China purchases more soybeans than any other nation.
—Lana Zak, CBS News, 17 May 2026
He's accused of using this money to buy food, trips, a life coach and more OnlyFans purchases.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
There are serious material reductions if the customer actually purchases the refills (McGowan says the company’s sustainability claims are based on three refills).
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Online, Liljenquist often purchases large quantities of food, gives money to homeless individuals in videos, or invites them to go shopping for necessities with him, among other things.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Evan Clark, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
The district attorney's office said the purchases included a family trip to Disney World, an Outer Banks vacation rental, country club membership fees, limousine service, purchase and installation of a hot tub at Fantuzzo's home and payment of local and state property taxes.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Car purchases are the second largest purchase most households make, if not the largest.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Defense Department purchases some 80 million barrels of fuel annually.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 3 June 2026
Evictions of this type are typically issued at the end of a lease term and have often been used to force out residents en masse when a new landlord purchases a property.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Ibu follows a typical wholesale model, wherein Walker purchases goods from the artisans and then sells them on her website and in the Charleston showroom.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The average American today purchases nearly twice as much stuff as the average American did in the early 1990s.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
That matters because China purchases more soybeans than any other nation.
—Lana Zak, CBS News, 17 May 2026
He's accused of using this money to buy food, trips, a life coach and more OnlyFans purchases.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
There are serious material reductions if the customer actually purchases the refills (McGowan says the company’s sustainability claims are based on three refills).
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Online, Liljenquist often purchases large quantities of food, gives money to homeless individuals in videos, or invites them to go shopping for necessities with him, among other things.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
So people who use Croissant will get 10 percent back on purchases made within the network in credits that can be used immediately to purchase other goods.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
The district attorney's office said the purchases included a family trip to Disney World, an Outer Banks vacation rental, country club membership fees, limousine service, purchase and installation of a hot tub at Fantuzzo's home and payment of local and state property taxes.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Car purchases are the second largest purchase most households make, if not the largest.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchases
Verb
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Iraq buys electricity from the autonomous Kurdish region.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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And, when its time to sell, APMEX also buys gold, silver and platinum from consumers.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Routes spanning the Seychelles, Tanzania and Madagascar remain comparatively underserved, particularly for small expedition vessels capable of accessing remote anchorages and outer islands.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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As for Mitan, the yacht will now spend seven to eight months cruising south towards Mexico, calling at multiple anchorages along the way.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Gap’s namesake banner saw comparable sales soar 10% in its first quarter, far past analysts’ expectations.—
CJ Haddad,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Overall, the operation netted 1,139 arrests, 984 firearm seizures, and 615 criminal indictments, according to an FBI document reviewed by Fox News Digital.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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If a fetus becomes infected, toxoplasmosis can lead to a range of health problems, including premature birth, low birth weight, jaundice or other liver problems, abnormal blood counts, rashes, eye disease, developmental delays, seizures, brain calcification, and in extreme cases, stillbirth.—
Dr. Megan Yanny,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Budgeting apps promise to help users gain control of their finances by providing a view into their spending habits and transactions.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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By comparison, 31% of the transactions are from Texas zip codes.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Other styles include the $50 Elevated Modern Band with a leather-like texture and metal clasps, which could help the Air blend in better with formalwear.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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The clasps can be repositioned, allowing the overall structure to transform into multiple forms.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Some offices, such as lieutenant governor, treasurer and insurance commissioner, are up for grabs and will see a fresh face take office after the November runoff elections.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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For the first time in history, every seat is up for grabs.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The rock wall offered no handholds, and the waves might easily have beaten us unconscious on the rocks.—
Jim Hoagland,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
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Making his way blindly back around the jagged metal shard, moving along the side of the Gemini—finding the handholds and Velcro and the ship’s aft cable without the benefit of vision, all the while battling to keep his heart rate under control—was no small thing.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Purchases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchases. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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