as in to buy
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I need to purchase a new heavy coat
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Recent Examples of purchase
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
29 June 2026
Californians must purchase their fireworks from a sanctioned booth.
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Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
If a purchase or repair is overdue, take the initiative and choose the solid option while keeping receipts and expectations tidy.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
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Verb
The team, which will be called the McCarthy Jumping Team, was purchased by Jason McCarthy.
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Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
29 June 2026
Californians must purchase their fireworks from a sanctioned booth.
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Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Noun
Okay, maybe my best purchase was my Yeti Lunch Box.
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Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
If a purchase or repair is overdue, take the initiative and choose the solid option while keeping receipts and expectations tidy.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
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For the superstar whose private jet is tracked, whose every appearance is documented and whose movements become global headlines within minutes, an arena transformed into a private world may be the closest thing to privacy that money can buy.
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Douek swooped in to buy the iconic sign, with the proceeds going to World Central Kitchen, the nonprofit that provides food relief.
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The recent surge in commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could give the US additional leverage in talks with Iran, analysts said.
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Now in terms of personal goals, pad leverage, effort, block release and affecting the quarterback.
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The court declined, however, to review a challenge to a federal ban on handgun sales to 18- to 20-year-olds, as well as to a similar Florida state law.
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Jessica Gonzalez hustles behind her booth at the recent Renegade Craft Fair, frantically ringing up sales, answering questions and packaging her beeswax candles.
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Ojai was designed for accessibility with large grab bars by the doors and braille on the door controls.
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Bathrooms are wheelchair accessible and can be equipped with a roll-in shower, shower seat, grab bars, and more.
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The NBCUniversal spin-off is envisioned as a tax-free transaction for shareholders, providing a short-term buffer from deal-making to preserve that structure.
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Average transaction values for travel are still high, more than $31,000, but travelers are scrutinizing their receipts and pushing back when rate hikes don't come with better service.
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Ferretti Group Yachts from all of the Ferretti Group brands were represented in Borgo Santandrea’s anchorage.
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One of the VLCCs openly signaled its location in one of the anchorages in the Gulf of Oman a few days ago.
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Angel Reese recorded her 11th and 12th double-doubles of the season in the two Valkyries games and set a career high with six steals in the June 26 contest.
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Scoring a pair of quality linen and cotton pants for less than $20 is a steal.
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As a result, those at the entry level are expected to have a more mature grasp of these skills, according to PwC’s latest AI jobs report, which looked at more than a billion job ads across the globe.
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With a goal in the 92nd minute of this match, and only roughly three minutes left in stoppage time, Canada can feel the round of 16 within its grasp.
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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