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
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
The Atlantic Salt Company purchases salt from Chile, Mexico, and Northern Ireland, and the heart could have orig-inated from any of these locations.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
For instance, when a customer purchases $1 worth of tokens through a cloud partner, OpenAI counts its 20-cent cut as revenue, according to people familiar with the matter.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Capy Cafe purchases its matcha from Japan, according to Nguyen, who said flavors vary by region.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The city purchases its trees directly from a local nursery.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Tiger Aesthetics purchases abdominal fat cells from organ donations at tissue banks.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Nestlé said anyone who purchases KitKat bars — whether from a store shelf, a wholesaler or an online marketplace — can check the codes on their packaging to verify whether the products are legitimate.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 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
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
The Atlantic Salt Company purchases salt from Chile, Mexico, and Northern Ireland, and the heart could have orig-inated from any of these locations.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
For instance, when a customer purchases $1 worth of tokens through a cloud partner, OpenAI counts its 20-cent cut as revenue, according to people familiar with the matter.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Capy Cafe purchases its matcha from Japan, according to Nguyen, who said flavors vary by region.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The city purchases its trees directly from a local nursery.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Tiger Aesthetics purchases abdominal fat cells from organ donations at tissue banks.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Nestlé said anyone who purchases KitKat bars — whether from a store shelf, a wholesaler or an online marketplace — can check the codes on their packaging to verify whether the products are legitimate.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 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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One who is a felon or knowingly buys for one.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Serge, indulging his penchant for modern art, buys a large, expensive, completely white painting, with some slightly-less white lines.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
Noun
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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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Summer brings crowd-free exploration of the Lofoten Archipelago, reaching remote anchorages accessible only by sea.—
Terry Ward,
Time,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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County voters have overwhelmingly approved sales-tax increases to fund Metro projects.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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The prices in the list below concern residential real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of March 30, even if the property may have been sold earlier.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Amari has epilepsy and is prone to seizures, according to Today.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Without treatment, meningitis can be life-threatening and lead to seizures, hearing or vision loss, fluid buildup in the brain, sepsis and more.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Only Nigeria’s crypto market is larger than South Africa’s in sub-Saharan Africa, according to data firm Chainalysis, with growth in business-to-business transactions emerging as a crucial driver for adoption.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Unfortunately, clients sometimes ignore our warnings and insist on completing the transactions.—
Dorothy Tucker,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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In a dramatic finish, the hem of the bodysuit transformed into garter points embellished with miniature satin bow ties and matching gold suspension clasps.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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That vibe lives on at Jacaranda, with just 30 seats up for grabs, including a six-seat communal table.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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Another position on the back end that’s up for grabs will be safety.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 May 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 10 May. 2026.
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