transaction

Definition of transactionnext
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Recent Examples of transaction The funds were reportedly credited to the account and later withdrawn; however, the bank reversed the transaction after determining the check was fraudulent, taking back the museum’s money. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Detroit desperately needed help at center, a year after Frank Ragnow’s retirement left a huge void, and general manager Brad Holmes addressed it with perhaps his most significant transaction this year. Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 Instead of showing his aggression on the field, the general manager has made headlines with a bevy of notable transactions over the past three offseasons. Mike Kaye april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026 Count on Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Coverage, Lost Luggage Insurance, no foreign transaction fees, and more. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transaction
sale
Noun
  • Property records show the owners listed the property for sale in June 2023 but that the listing was removed the following month.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
  • This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
    Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026

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“Transaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transaction. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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