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
This source of damage is easily avoided by purchasing manure and hay from a reputable source and asking if the source material was treated with aminopyralid.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Earlier this month, the Justice Department announced that a Daly City man suspected of purchasing and exporting hundreds of poached turtles from Florida was facing federal wildlife trafficking charges.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
In a July 2015 memorandum, the county suggested purchasing a lot near the Bethel House to be converted into a parking lot, then give it to the Bethel House upon completion.
—Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Both companies announced the deals on Tuesday during the Smallsat Europe industry conference, with Exolaunch buying two Falcon 9 launches, and SEOPS purchasing one.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
As residents organize their campaign, community leader John Bellos said purchasing the park will require significant outside assistance.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The model was pioneered by BMW, which established its internal Startup Garage unit in 2015 specifically to act as a venture client — sourcing, piloting, and purchasing from startups rather than acquiring or investing in them.
—Serguei Netessine, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Consumers are not merely purchasing stock.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
State senators on Friday also pushed bills that would impose a fee on private equity firms purchasing housing and ease the path for building housing on church properties.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Earlier this month, the Justice Department announced that a Daly City man suspected of purchasing and exporting hundreds of poached turtles from Florida was facing federal wildlife trafficking charges.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
In a July 2015 memorandum, the county suggested purchasing a lot near the Bethel House to be converted into a parking lot, then give it to the Bethel House upon completion.
—Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Both companies announced the deals on Tuesday during the Smallsat Europe industry conference, with Exolaunch buying two Falcon 9 launches, and SEOPS purchasing one.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
As residents organize their campaign, community leader John Bellos said purchasing the park will require significant outside assistance.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The model was pioneered by BMW, which established its internal Startup Garage unit in 2015 specifically to act as a venture client — sourcing, piloting, and purchasing from startups rather than acquiring or investing in them.
—Serguei Netessine, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Consumers are not merely purchasing stock.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
State senators on Friday also pushed bills that would impose a fee on private equity firms purchasing housing and ease the path for building housing on church properties.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchasing
buying
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The program forces major polluters to pay for their share of emissions by buying allowances at auctions or being granted them for free.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Fear of family separation led immigrants like Yolanda to stop going to work, taking their children to school, and even attending medical appointments or buying food.—
Yuliana Montiel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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“Purchasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchasing. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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