Synonyms of purchasing

purchasing

verb

present participle of purchase

as in buying

to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for

I need to purchase a new heavy coat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• buying
• taking
• getting
• obtaining
• acquiring
• procuring
• copping
• winning
• picking up
• securing
• financing
• gaining
• paying (for)
• garnering
• dealing (for)
• offering
• bargaining (with)
• springing (for)
• negotiating (about)
• exchanging (for)
• trading (for)
• bidding
• repurchasing
• haggling (for)
• rebuying
• bartering (for)
• dickering (over)
• paltering (with)
• chaffering (with)
• horse-trading (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• selling
• dealing (in)
• marketing
• vending
• merchandising
• retailing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of purchasing

Moreover, the commentary pointed to a highly volatile environment in which purchasing managers were struggling to stay ahead of events like the Iran war and tariffs. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Building new factories, expanding infrastructure, or purchasing additional equipment allows producers to make more goods and services. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026

But the data isn't public-facing; it can only be seen by current homeowners or by someone purchasing a flood insurance plan, and it isn't reflected in most of FEMA's readily available flood maps. — Ginger Zee, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Communication has been one of their pillars since purchasing the inn, a Tudor-style home built in 1906. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026

Soothe yourself by purchasing another non-fungible token of a FIFA legend during the game’s fifth hydration break. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

North in Boise, to learn the pros and cons of purchasing a new construction versus an existing home. — Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026

Private conversations among consumers could result in purchasing decisions without producing the warning signs that executives might be monitoring. — Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Colt’s father, Colin Gray, was found guilty of murder and manslaughter charges in March for purchasing his son the firearm and keeping it unsecured despite warnings that Colt was a danger to others. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026