as in buying
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 purchasing
In the seven years since purchasing the Betty Crocker House, the Myers have taken on almost every home project imaginable, for better and for worse.
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
After being introduced to Picasso, Stein quickly developed a close relationship with him, discussing his work in his cluttered studio, giving him loans, and purchasing his paintings.
—Daphne Merkin, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Well Within concept during the pandemic, as purchasing shifted to a stay-at-home lifestyle and dressing for comfort was a priority.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Currently, Delta offers its customers much of this information via app screens, purchasing interfaces and in emails during and immediately following booking, upon check-in, while en route, and post journey.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
In 2020, Mannington entered the residential carpet industry, purchasing Pharr Fibers and Yarns in McAdenville and Phenix Flooring in Dalton.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Other options for watching include purchasing an Apple device or bundling with an Apple One or Apple Music Student plan.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
The Chinese pause on purchasing Americans soybeans had been a major part of the ongoing trade war and had deeply affected American farmers.
—ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
True North maintained Atlanta’s records upon purchasing the Thrashers in 2011 — just as the Coyotes had done when the original Jets franchise moved to Phoenix.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
After being introduced to Picasso, Stein quickly developed a close relationship with him, discussing his work in his cluttered studio, giving him loans, and purchasing his paintings.
—Daphne Merkin, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Well Within concept during the pandemic, as purchasing shifted to a stay-at-home lifestyle and dressing for comfort was a priority.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Currently, Delta offers its customers much of this information via app screens, purchasing interfaces and in emails during and immediately following booking, upon check-in, while en route, and post journey.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
In 2020, Mannington entered the residential carpet industry, purchasing Pharr Fibers and Yarns in McAdenville and Phenix Flooring in Dalton.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Other options for watching include purchasing an Apple device or bundling with an Apple One or Apple Music Student plan.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
The Chinese pause on purchasing Americans soybeans had been a major part of the ongoing trade war and had deeply affected American farmers.
—ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
True North maintained Atlanta’s records upon purchasing the Thrashers in 2011 — just as the Coyotes had done when the original Jets franchise moved to Phoenix.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchasing
buying
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People are still buying books, young and older readers alike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Under the deal, users of the Amazon DSP (demand side platform) ad-buying system now have access to inventory on iHeartMedia’s streaming music and livestreaming radio channels.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Purchasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchasing. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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