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
Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Prices up, purchases down Profits in the luxury industry nearly tripled from 2019 to 2024, according to McKinsey & Company's The State of Luxury report published in January.
—Monica Pitrelli,zamrooth Nisha, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Cantwell also questioned whether the revenue the Big Ten receives from its media rights deals, which is currently tax-exempt, could ultimately lose that status if a private investor purchases a stake in those revenues.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
Car purchases are the second largest purchase most households make, if not the largest.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
According to a company fact sheet, big US brand Ralph Lauren purchases from 17 facilities across Guatemala, some of which are owned by Korean companies.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Prices up, purchases down Profits in the luxury industry nearly tripled from 2019 to 2024, according to McKinsey & Company's The State of Luxury report published in January.
—Monica Pitrelli,zamrooth Nisha, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Cantwell also questioned whether the revenue the Big Ten receives from its media rights deals, which is currently tax-exempt, could ultimately lose that status if a private investor purchases a stake in those revenues.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchases
Verb
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Which means things could still get even more complicated if Paramount buys HBO Max before 2026, when Hollywood Arts makes its streaming debut.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Normington will appear in Episode 307 as Alaia Jade, a sensitive pop star who buys a convent in hopes of turning it into a recording studio.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 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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While Lores has revived HP’s fortunes since becoming CEO in 2019 and continues to grow PC sales, concerns about tariffs and weakness in the printing business have cut 15% from the stock price this year.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, there are red flags of stress in auto lending for lower credit buyers, including the recent bankruptcy of subprime auto lender Tricolor — but sales and pricing of new vehicles through the third quarter remained far better than many had expected.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cipher at one point recounts Andre’s seizures in Elmira, but later, Doug reveals how Andre persisted inside that prison.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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Then, at 38 weeks in late September, Wootten had back-to-back seizures.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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More than a year post-merger, Six Flags still operates over 10 different apps, and even basic transactions like purchasing a season pass on the website have been unreliable, so modernizing and streamlining this technology could go a long way.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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The service processes transactions to over 130 countries with reduced settlement times, though still requiring traditional correspondent banking infrastructure.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Waterproof cases might have durable clips or clasps.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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Other offerings up for grabs include a Patek Philippe World Time ref.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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Paris is in a tizzy over recent smash and grabs at the Louvre and elsewhere.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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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 26 Oct. 2025.
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