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
Larger pharmacy organizations may benefit from purchasing scale, while independent pharmacies typically rely on group purchasing arrangements to secure competitive pricing.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Features to look for when purchasing turmeric powder Organic.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
According to a report from The Athletic, Doncic and Nelson are a part of an investor group that will be purchasing an Italian basketball team.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
As part of the tie-up, BlackRock is also purchasing an undisclosed amount of Uniswap’s own UNI token.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
His company has mitigated tariff expenses by delaying store expansion and purchasing roasting equipment before the tariffs went into effect.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
They are intended to give kids an early investment that can be used for purposes like attending college or purchasing a home.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
But even purchasing a couple of days before will save you a minimum of 10 percent and often even more.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The county's task force is also looking into purchasing underwater rovers that can be used to check pipes, infrastructure and see how widespread the problem has become over the year.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Features to look for when purchasing turmeric powder Organic.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
According to a report from The Athletic, Doncic and Nelson are a part of an investor group that will be purchasing an Italian basketball team.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
As part of the tie-up, BlackRock is also purchasing an undisclosed amount of Uniswap’s own UNI token.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
His company has mitigated tariff expenses by delaying store expansion and purchasing roasting equipment before the tariffs went into effect.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
They are intended to give kids an early investment that can be used for purposes like attending college or purchasing a home.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
But even purchasing a couple of days before will save you a minimum of 10 percent and often even more.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The county's task force is also looking into purchasing underwater rovers that can be used to check pipes, infrastructure and see how widespread the problem has become over the year.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchasing
buying
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Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer, David Oscar Markus, says mounting media campaigns from federal prisons is hardly as simple as buying a ring light and pressing record.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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The agency owns additional acreage in the area, and Platform Ventures had expressed interest in buying about 305 more acres from Port KC for further industrial development.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Purchasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchasing. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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