as in sale
the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price
if you want to return any merchandise, make sure you keep the receipt for the initial sales transaction
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Recent Examples of transaction
The transaction also looks to support Artémis' balance sheet, which has been a recurring concern for both Gucci-owner Kering, of which Artémis is the main shareholder, as well as for Puma shareholders, UBS said.
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Anniek Bao,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Some transactions can be completed online at the myBMV website, according to the BMV, which said a list of available transactions can be found here.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
The transaction comes as Guess faces a mixed operating backdrop.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
This partnership is one of the most significant to emerge from South America, combining one of Brazil’s largest music transactions one of the country’s most influential cultural figures.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
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Anniek Bao,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Some transactions can be completed online at the myBMV website, according to the BMV, which said a list of available transactions can be found here.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
The transaction comes as Guess faces a mixed operating backdrop.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
This partnership is one of the most significant to emerge from South America, combining one of Brazil’s largest music transactions one of the country’s most influential cultural figures.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transaction
sale
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While Beijing has rolled out trade-in subsidies to spur sales of cars and appliances, the rebound in spending has been uneven.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Higher advertising sales and Peacock, which began carrying the NBA, helped deliver the gains.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Transaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transaction. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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