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
Deutsche Bank’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein Documents obtained by Fortune reveal that Deutsche Bank opened more than 40 accounts for disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and processed millions of dollars in allegedly suspicious transactions, even as allegations against him persisted.
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Some companies that operate the machines charge transaction fees that exceed 20%.
—ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
An open listing is more common in commercial transactions, and means that the seller will only owe a commission if the broker produces a buyer.
—Christopher A. Combs, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Purchasing or selling a home is one of the largest financial transactions most people will ever make.
—Collyn Wainwright, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Some companies that operate the machines charge transaction fees that exceed 20%.
—ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
An open listing is more common in commercial transactions, and means that the seller will only owe a commission if the broker produces a buyer.
—Christopher A. Combs, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Purchasing or selling a home is one of the largest financial transactions most people will ever make.
—Collyn Wainwright, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transaction
sale
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Festival wares for sale include paintings, textiles, sculptures, pottery, jewelry, lamps, Halloween items, Christmas decor and so much more.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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Protests about immigration and sagging ticket sales were among the reasons cited for the move, according to sources.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Transaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transaction. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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