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
Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
The plan, driven by the threat of Russian aggression, encourages EU nations to purchase defense equipment primarily from European suppliers.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
Even as the rate of EV sales growth slowed somewhat in 2024 compared to the previous year, U.S. car consumers still set a record with 1.3 million EV purchases, according to the auto information resource Kelley Blue Book.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Both of these products also offer the option to purchase additional items to further customize closet space as needed.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
The plan, driven by the threat of Russian aggression, encourages EU nations to purchase defense equipment primarily from European suppliers.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
Each purchase benefits Friends of Blue Spring State Park.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
Even as the rate of EV sales growth slowed somewhat in 2024 compared to the previous year, U.S. car consumers still set a record with 1.3 million EV purchases, according to the auto information resource Kelley Blue Book.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
Verb
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In essence, people who lease a car today are helping to buy Tesla a fleet for tomorrow.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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But still, there’s nothing like the nerves of showing up on your first day of any job, let alone to have to shoot your most important scenes that really determined whether people buy into the movie or not.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The brands that thrive in this environment will be those that keep this reality in perspective, and leverage adversity not as a roadblock but instead as an opportunity to innovate and lead.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Find the balance: human touch with technological leverage The secret to using AI effectively is knowing which elements need your personal touch and which can be enhanced by automation.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Best Wayfair Patio Furniture Deals Wayfair has tons of outdoor furniture on sale during its Spring Cyber Week.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
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In fiscal 2024, the NCAA’s royalties and promotional rights brought in $17.3 million, while ticket sales and other revenue direct from its championships made another $263.2 million.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The two other spots on the Chargers offensive line are up for grabs.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Wilde, not to mention his most famous creation, would likely find that a reach well worth the attempt, and Broadway can rejoice that Snook and Williams went for the grab.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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First is that long-term holders do better paying the transaction cost just once by buying an ETF.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Eckardt has represented West on a number of real estate transactions and handled the purchase of the property last year.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As of Thursday morning, six vessels were at the outer anchorage, with 11 loading and unloading boxes at the port jetties.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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The merchant ship was also damaged, but no injuries were reported on either vessel, the Navy said following the collision near a crowded anchorage for ships transiting the canal.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.3 steals.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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Bates ranks third in points per game this season for the Tigers, posting averages of 13.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.3 steals.—
Andy Theobald,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That, as the 25-year-old acknowledged, was partly due to McLaren let a number of races slip through its grasp from winning positions.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Coach Nuno Espirito Santo’s men’s side are through to the FA Cup quarter-finals later this month and have Champions League qualification for next season within their grasp.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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