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
John Meyer, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
The country is the world's largest crude oil importer, and purchases more than 80% of Iranian oil, according to Kpler.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
The Water Authority purchases water from the Carlsbad desalination plant under a 30-year agreement.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Our favorite finds start at just $200, and for a limited time, purchases over $1,000 also come with free diamond earrings with the promo code STUDS.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
The company has also provided authorities with records of all Ozark Trail Hiker purchases from the past several months, Nanos said.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
The rebate could be extended for an additional decade if AT&T purchases the site.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
If a candidate purchases or receives airtime for an advertisement, opponents are entitled to comparable access.
—Seth Ashley, The Conversation, 22 Feb. 2026
The federal government negotiates directly with vaccine manufacturers to get preferable pricing, and then purchases vaccine products to distribute to participating clinics across the country.
—Sophia Newcomer, Time, 20 Feb. 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
That product allows five people to lock in Ikon Base passes at $750 each, as long as one person purchases all five passes.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
The country is the world's largest crude oil importer, and purchases more than 80% of Iranian oil, according to Kpler.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
The Water Authority purchases water from the Carlsbad desalination plant under a 30-year agreement.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Our favorite finds start at just $200, and for a limited time, purchases over $1,000 also come with free diamond earrings with the promo code STUDS.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
The company has also provided authorities with records of all Ozark Trail Hiker purchases from the past several months, Nanos said.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
The rebate could be extended for an additional decade if AT&T purchases the site.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
If a candidate purchases or receives airtime for an advertisement, opponents are entitled to comparable access.
—Seth Ashley, The Conversation, 22 Feb. 2026
The federal government negotiates directly with vaccine manufacturers to get preferable pricing, and then purchases vaccine products to distribute to participating clinics across the country.
—Sophia Newcomer, Time, 20 Feb. 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
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China buys large amounts of oil from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East – which have been affected by the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.—
Jennifer Pak,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2026
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Formed in 1985, The Conservation Fund is a national nonprofit environmental organization that buys at-risk land with high conservation values for the purpose of turning it over to long-term ownership dedicated to environmental preservation.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Brilliant blue waves meet a sensational crescent of white sand at Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most stunning anchorages in the southeastern Caribbean.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sailing aboard a small ship with just 36 passengers, the voyage moves between islands and along remote coastlines, accessing sea caves, marine sanctuaries, and quiet anchorages that large cruise ships simply cannot reach.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Need more information about these sales?—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The two sides will also step up cooperation between their arms industries as Tokyo seeks to expand its modest defense sales as part of Taikaichi’s plan to further build up Japan’s military capability and arms industry to enhance cooperation with friendly nations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Symptoms can include difficulty growing and gaining weight, slowed development of motor skills, intellectual disabilities, autistic behaviors and seizures, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders.—
Leanne Miller,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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But people with a history of severe trauma or post traumatic stress should be cautious, as should people dealing with injuries, joint problems, seizures, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, or psychosis.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Often referred to as the state’s chief fiscal officer, the state comptroller pays the state’s bills, monitors fiscal compliance, records transactions and contracts and issues reports that guide the governor and legislature on budget decisions.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Backed into a legal corner, Google is now prepared to decrease its baseline commissions for subscriptions and e-commerce transactions into the 10% to 20% range while creating a new option that would charge 5% for payment processing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The waterproof nylon exterior includes slash-resistant lining and straps, locking clasps to secure valuables, and RFID-blocking technology to help ward off pickpockets.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Montalvo also tests clasps and hinges.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There are vanishingly few districts that are genuinely up for grabs, and that means politicians from each party are increasingly insulated from public opinion and, therefore, from the effects of their policies.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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After this summer’s FIFA World Cup on Fox, the rights for the 2030 tournament are up for grabs.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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That would cut off access to the narrow gaps between train cars where subway surfers use handholds to hoist themselves onto the roof.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Purchases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchases. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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