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
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
The more Gold Coins that a player purchases, the more Sweeps Coins the player also receives.
—Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 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
The organization purchases medical debt for pennies on the dollar and then forgives it, focusing on individuals with high debt-to-income ratios.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
The measure would impose a 500 percent tariff on imports from any nation that purchases Russian uranium, gas and oil.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 8 July 2025
Verb
Car purchases are the second largest purchase most households make, if not the largest.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
The more Gold Coins that a player purchases, the more Sweeps Coins the player also receives.
—Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 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
The organization purchases medical debt for pennies on the dollar and then forgives it, focusing on individuals with high debt-to-income ratios.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
The measure would impose a 500 percent tariff on imports from any nation that purchases Russian uranium, gas and oil.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 8 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchases
Verb
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Since leases are a specific transaction where the dealer buys the vehicle, marketing incentives from the OEM may be necessary to address the marketability of slower moving vehicles.—
Hughey Newsome,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some states limit gun purchases If someone buys two or more handguns at the same time or within five consecutive business days, the ATF requires that firearms licensees report to them with a multiple sales record.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
7 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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Most business owners focus on boosting sales, signing new clients, and watch revenue climb.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Supported by passionate fans and communities, growth could depend more on revenue generated through media rights or ticket and merchandise sales.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Then, uncontrolled, jerky movements develop as well as vision loss, dementia, and seizures.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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His father, Rob Sampson, added to CBS News that Logan has only had two seizures, but could be vulnerable without his medication.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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People needed currency for the transactions and loan credits for the business opportunities.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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One of the people to benefit from this was director of transactions Carlos Raphael Moersen, colloquially referred to as ‘Rafi’.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its small gold details include a metal pinmount logo, clasps, and a magnetic snap closure inside to keep your items secure.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The world title is up for grabs at the 2025 World Track and Field Championships in Tokyo.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Especially in the modern game, a season without injuries feels like a pipe dream, but injuries tend to hit differently when the postseason is only a few weeks away and playoff spots are up for grabs.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Indeed, both consumers and the auto industry need to come to grips with a stark reality, said Smoke.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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At least seven National Weather Service (NWS) offices broke low temperature records Monday morning as chilly weather grips much of the United States.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Purchases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchases. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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