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 is the latest example of the growing collaboration between Van Sistine and Monfort, who were key contributors to formalizing the Ballpark General Improvement District (GID).
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
The companies have said the transaction would close by the first half of 2025, but that timetable has come into question in recent weeks.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
The total amount of unauthorized transactions from Lineman’s accounts before and after her death totaled $3,715,318, according to a news release from the district attorney’s office.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Instead of handing off the transaction, brands retain customer data, measure full-funnel performance, and deliver a consistent shopping experience.
—Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
The companies have said the transaction would close by the first half of 2025, but that timetable has come into question in recent weeks.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
The total amount of unauthorized transactions from Lineman’s accounts before and after her death totaled $3,715,318, according to a news release from the district attorney’s office.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Instead of handing off the transaction, brands retain customer data, measure full-funnel performance, and deliver a consistent shopping experience.
—Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transaction
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Keep your passport close to your chest—literally—with the Venture 4th neck wallet, on sale for $18.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2025
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Things went from bad to worse under new leadership, which oversaw sliding sales, market share and finances.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Transaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transaction. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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