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
Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
There remains the possibility of the Heat buying or trading for a second-round selection, but the fact that any team that purchases a second-round pick becomes hard-capped at the second apron for the entirety of that upcoming season will likely create some pause for Miami.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Revlon purchases the Les Parfums Pierre Balmain fragrance business of the house.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
That ranking’s methodology includes vinyl sales, but also purchases on CD and cassette.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Paramount to the list’s ethos, Valerino purchases only from wineries with green farming practices, including the smattering of non-Spanish wines on the list.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Anyone who purchases a rodeo ticket also gains same day access to the stock show grounds.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Lonely teen Charlie Watson (Hailee Steinfeld) purchases the car for her 18th birthday, and Bumblebee comes to life.
—Rendy Jones August 27, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Cafaro said Ventas, which purchases properties but doesn’t develop them, benefits from the deep lack of supply in the senior living sector, from active adult to assisted living to memory care facilities.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Car purchases are the second largest purchase most households make, if not the largest.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
However, if an employee purchases eligible health care items or services during furlough, they can’t be reimbursed from a flexible spending account until the worker returns to pay status and payroll deductions can be made.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
There remains the possibility of the Heat buying or trading for a second-round selection, but the fact that any team that purchases a second-round pick becomes hard-capped at the second apron for the entirety of that upcoming season will likely create some pause for Miami.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Revlon purchases the Les Parfums Pierre Balmain fragrance business of the house.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
That ranking’s methodology includes vinyl sales, but also purchases on CD and cassette.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Paramount to the list’s ethos, Valerino purchases only from wineries with green farming practices, including the smattering of non-Spanish wines on the list.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Anyone who purchases a rodeo ticket also gains same day access to the stock show grounds.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Lonely teen Charlie Watson (Hailee Steinfeld) purchases the car for her 18th birthday, and Bumblebee comes to life.
—Rendy Jones August 27, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Cafaro said Ventas, which purchases properties but doesn’t develop them, benefits from the deep lack of supply in the senior living sector, from active adult to assisted living to memory care facilities.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchases
Verb
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Julia Diaz, 59, buys for about 20 people, including her family of five, extended family members and close friends.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, Rainey wins over Loretta, who buys the dagger just so Rainey can keep it as a memory of Lester.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At 8,614 feet, the Mackinac Bridge is still the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Scores of employees put their houses on the market at once, causing prices to drop and sales to slow.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Doyle Davis, co-owner of Grimey's New & Preloved Music in East Nashville, told The Tennessean in 2024 that each version purchased counts toward physical music sales.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The most likely cause of an increase in childhood deaths is malaria, which kills more than 400,000 children a year and can cause seizures.—
Tom Frieden,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders, the disorder generally presents with a global developmental delay, moderate to severe intellectual disability, and seizures and progressive motor symptoms, amongst other things.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The user purchased Bitcoin for $14,120 in two separate transactions, and the Bitcoin was sent to a digital wallet, according to court documents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Prominent listings in his career helped solidify his ability to manage challenging transactions and pave the way toward notable listings.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Zippers and clasps are built to stand up to daily use—mine has even encountered a few rainstorms—without losing shine or functionality.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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Bronze finds include clasps, pins, bracelets, pendants and even a horse figurine.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whereas the 2025 best new artist competition was unusually stacked, the 2026 trophy appears fully up for grabs, with very few sure-thing nominees by the time the eligibility period closed at the end of August.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
2 Oct. 2025
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His 282 receiving yards lead the team, as do his 11 first-down grabs.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Instead of using natural handholds in the rock, via ferrata climbers move almost exclusively using artificial hardware drilled into the rock face, such as chains, cables, bridges, and ladders, and are attached to these fixtures via a tether and harness at all times.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Purchases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchases. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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