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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Investigators later traced the roughly 400-year-old artifact to a New England antiques dealer, who had purchased it from another dealer in Italy.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Melina Khan, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Food and beverages are, of course, available for purchase.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
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Verb
Marketing materials indicate there is an option to purchase an adjacent two-bedroom junior penthouse (with 3 more parking spaces) for guests, staff, or future expansion.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Investigators later traced the roughly 400-year-old artifact to a New England antiques dealer, who had purchased it from another dealer in Italy.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Noun
In July 2019, Keim made a purchase using his debit card at a Trader Joe's store in Florida.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Food and beverages are, of course, available for purchase.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
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However, rights groups, including Global Witness, have long urged jewelers to avoid buying Burmese gemstones, saying the trade helps fund the country's military governments, according to The Associated Press.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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During the liquidation process, other airlines will buy Spirit’s planes, hire some of its former employees, and, eventually, take over its slots, including those at the Marine Air Terminal.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The proposal also requires Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for the month-long period – arguably one of Iran’s strongest tools of leverage against the United States in the ongoing war.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Kansas City Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch IV has transformed into one of the team’s top high-leverage relievers this season.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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The Veterans is handling international sales, with domestic distribution rights represented by CAA Media Finance.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Since Malone’s departure from the group, Lauder has invested significantly in Jo Malone London, opening more than 4,200 points of sale across 84 markets globally.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Key, the brother of Broncos safety Devon Key, fought off good coverage from UDFA cornerback Brent Austin to make a fantastic back-shoulder grab down the left sideline in a later 11-on-11 period.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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The show will feature five matches with two titles up for grabs – the World Heavyweight Championship and the United States Championship.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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The letter also repeated other arguments, including that the transaction would better allow Paramount to compete at scale against Netflix.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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The comptroller suggested that one impact on real property transactions could be initially positive if there is a wave of sales to avoid the tax.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Faced with an impassable strait, carriers did not hold vessels in indefinite anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Friendship Bay Beach on the eastern shore is another popular anchorage with a beautiful beachfront, while remote Crescent Beach on the island's northeast coast offers a castaway feel.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Both runs scored after Cleveland (19-19) executed a double steal to get the runners into scoring position.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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Edwards has recorded four steals on five attempts.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Some of the movies that escaped Neon’s grasp still irk Quinn.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Yet many of its students aren’t demonstrating even an elementary grasp of free speech.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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