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
Local coin shops allow investors to inspect coins in person and complete transactions immediately, though prices may be slightly higher due to overhead costs.
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Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The transaction is expected to close by mid-2027, the companies said Tuesday, pending both shareholder and regulatory approval.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
On Saturday, Hunley signed a minor-league deal with the Tigers, according to the official transactions log on his roster page.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Police said anyone selling or buying items from a social media marketplace can always complete the transaction at a police station.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The transaction is expected to close by mid-2027, the companies said Tuesday, pending both shareholder and regulatory approval.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
On Saturday, Hunley signed a minor-league deal with the Tigers, according to the official transactions log on his roster page.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Police said anyone selling or buying items from a social media marketplace can always complete the transaction at a police station.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transaction
sale
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Since September — the month when the Office of Cannabis Management issued the first licenses for retailers — sales have exceeded $50 million in total for recreational cannabis, according to state data.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The report counts those smaller store sales separately from the Walmart supercenters.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Transaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transaction. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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