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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as in sale
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Recent Examples of purchase
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
When purchasing online, only buy Zepbound from trusted and licensed sellers.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
Trump’s tariffs can have a major impact on all of our electronics, from mainstream purchases to hobbyist endeavors.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Last May, Messi, Suarez, and Busquets rested during a crowded section of the schedule and did not travel for the game at BC Place, drawing the ire of the 51,000 fans who had purchased tickets.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
When purchasing online, only buy Zepbound from trusted and licensed sellers.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
In a land trust model, a family or individual purchases a home but the land trust retains ownership of the ground on which the home is built, effectively reducing the price of the home.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
Trump’s tariffs can have a major impact on all of our electronics, from mainstream purchases to hobbyist endeavors.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
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In an online space dominated by advertisements and garish displays of wealth, content that encourages users not to buy anything new can be both empowering and, in Dean’s words, kind of radical.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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All the Latest Tech, Tested by Our Experts Sign up for the Lab Report newsletter to receive PCMag's latest product reviews, buying advice, and insights.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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While most of the market is still chasing sales through cold outreach or aggressive ad spend, the real winners are building leverage through smarter, aligned and scalable partnerships.—
Henry McIntosh,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Many of the softest housing markets, where homebuyers have gained leverage, are located in Sun Belt regions of the Gulf Coast and Mountain West.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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This weekend, the women’s organization’s Historic Landmark Foundation is bringing back its Garage and Treasures sale to raise money for the clubhouse’s maintenance and preservation for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Simultaneously, the industry body reported that the housing sales pace had fallen to its lowest level since the 2009 subprime mortgage crisis, raising concerns for the broader U.S. economy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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New faces on defense There were significant questions about the Broncos’ defense heading into the spring, with several starting positions up for grabs.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Things are still very much up for grabs in Italy, where three points separate the top two with six matches of the season remaining.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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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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Pick 12 Dallas Wings The Wings netted this pick from Phoenix in the four-team Sabally/Thomas transaction.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Brilliant blue waves meet a sensational crescent of white sand at Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most stunning anchorages in the southeastern Caribbean.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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During the incident, Havel was delivering a notice that alerted offshore residents about his agency’s transition plan that aimed to clear the anchorage of derelict vessels.—
Cameron Macdonald,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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More draft lists: Worst No. 1 overall picks since 2000 10 best draft steals of all time Best late-round picks of all time Every No. 1 overall draft pick ever Trending ⬆️ and ⬇️ ⬆️ Green Bay.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Regardless, baseball’s appeal will always be its moments of quiet wonder: the leaping outfielder robbing a homerun, the late-inning play at the plate, the double steal, the diving infielder preventing a winning run from scoring and the lifelong joy of a kid’s first hit in a Little League game.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Apr. 2025
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Twice, the Foxes had fourth spot in their grasp, in 2019-20 and 2020-21, only to throw it away.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Even without a cure, Turner says his grasp on life is stronger than ever.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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