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
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Since last year, Roman Rashada, a former defensive back at Arizona State (2023) and Ole Miss (2022), has generated nearly seven figures as an intermediary connecting class members seeking upfront cash with a company that purchases claims.
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Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
Afterward, the collaborating physician also is expected to receive a record for each person who purchases ivermectin.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
The company purchases bitcoin, enabling its investors to get exposure to the asset.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Eager to earn back Giles’ trust, Jenny purchases a mystical orb and translates an ancient text to perform the ritual to restore Angel’s soul.
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ArsTechnica,
7 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.
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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.
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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.
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Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
24 May 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.
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Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Car purchases are the second largest purchase most households make, if not the largest.
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Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
China currently purchases roughly 90% of Iran's oil exports, with teapots accounting for the bulk of China's imports.
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Since last year, Roman Rashada, a former defensive back at Arizona State (2023) and Ole Miss (2022), has generated nearly seven figures as an intermediary connecting class members seeking upfront cash with a company that purchases claims.
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Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
Afterward, the collaborating physician also is expected to receive a record for each person who purchases ivermectin.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
The company purchases bitcoin, enabling its investors to get exposure to the asset.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Eager to earn back Giles’ trust, Jenny purchases a mystical orb and translates an ancient text to perform the ritual to restore Angel’s soul.
—
ArsTechnica,
7 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.
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Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
24 May 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.
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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.
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Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Car purchases are the second largest purchase most households make, if not the largest.
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Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchases
Verb
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Depending on who buys it, the movie could now be in play for the Venice Film Festival.
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Rather than picking winners, an investor buys one diversified basket.
Noun
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One of the VLCCs openly signaled its location in one of the anchorages in the Gulf of Oman a few days ago.
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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.
Noun
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In late 2022, Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster faced widespread backlash after mishandling ticket sales for Taylor Swift’s 2022 ‘Eras’ tour.
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That campaign has upended daily life for people on the peninsula, resulting in frequent drone strikes, a ban on gas sales to ordinary residents, and the suspension of summer camps for children.
Noun
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The seizures added up to about 420 grams of cocaine, $2,291 in cash, a rifle, four pistols, various magazines and ammunition, and digital scales and packaging materials believed to be used in narcotics distribution, the sheriff's office said.
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In more severe cases, neurological signs develop, such as seizures.
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Banks and insurance companies spend billions of dollars to employ staff to screen risky transactions, process claims, and onboard new customers.
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Dollar transactions, which are settled by US banks that Washington can control, are used in about 80% of international trade finance.
Noun
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Check for metal clasps, which can rust.
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There were old family photos that needed restoring and jewelry awaiting work like restringing beads or replacing clasps.
Noun
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So that leaves just one spot that’s really up for grabs—meaning that inevitably, at least one show that was nominated for its previous season is going to be snubbed this time around.
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Multiple seats in the two counties are up for grabs, and could go either Democratic or Republican.
Noun
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The other was the rescue of two women who cliffed out on the famous Via Ferrata in Telluride where there are cables and handholds along with iron rungs.
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In several photos and videos posted on social media, the 30-year-old can be seen descending the sheer face of the crater and gripping handholds while performing various acrobatic tricks before falling into the volcanic waters below.
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“Purchases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchases. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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