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
After purchasing the Veterans Pass on their Token Transit app, veterans will need to show valid proof of their veteran status if requested by a VTA Operator or Fare Inspector.
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Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
The state will collect feedback and purchasing data during the pilot year to evaluate the program, and there are plans to expand into additional schools across the state in the 2026-27 school year, the release said.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
Net proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit local charities, including the Vista Blind Center, Guide Dogs for the Blind, the Blind Stokers Club and will go toward purchasing eyeglasses for local youths.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Both Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have introduced lower cost options for their drugs for people paying in cash and purchasing the drugs directly through their websites.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
Those food shelves could begin purchasing food starting Thursday.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
Participants are asked to avoid shopping, streaming, ordering online and purchasing fast food.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 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
Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
The state will collect feedback and purchasing data during the pilot year to evaluate the program, and there are plans to expand into additional schools across the state in the 2026-27 school year, the release said.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
Net proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit local charities, including the Vista Blind Center, Guide Dogs for the Blind, the Blind Stokers Club and will go toward purchasing eyeglasses for local youths.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Both Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have introduced lower cost options for their drugs for people paying in cash and purchasing the drugs directly through their websites.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
Those food shelves could begin purchasing food starting Thursday.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
Participants are asked to avoid shopping, streaming, ordering online and purchasing fast food.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 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
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
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“Purchasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchasing. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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