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
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
The residence was at one time owned by Full House creator Jeff Franklin, who purchased it in 2016 for $4 million.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
Bobby Allyn, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
The tariffs would likely have made a large impact on the purchase of electronics, and by extension, on tech giants such as Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia and Samsung, as many of their supply chains are based in China and other countries outside of the U.S.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Homebuyers' concerns loomed large over the 2024 election as the housing crisis affected voters across the country, with high mortgage rates playing a central role in purchasing power.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
The residence was at one time owned by Full House creator Jeff Franklin, who purchased it in 2016 for $4 million.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
The government argues the only way to restore competition to the social media marketplace is for Meta to be forced to unwind its purchase of both Instagram and WhatsApp.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
The tariffs would likely have made a large impact on the purchase of electronics, and by extension, on tech giants such as Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia and Samsung, as many of their supply chains are based in China and other countries outside of the U.S.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
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But there’s always somebody who will come around and buy a $50,000 candle.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Marquee Brands was in exclusive talks to buy Dockers from Levi Strauss & Co., but ultimately couldn’t get comfortable with the price in the tariff mayhem and had to let the opportunity slip.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 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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Last weekend, Minecraft Movie from Warner Bros and Legendary opened in China in first place, with ticket sales of $14.5 million, which makes up just over 10% of the film’s $144M international box office takings.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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That’s the second most of all sports behind Penn State football, which did more than $44 million in sales.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
10 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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Even after guaranteeing more than $53 million in free agency to center Ryan Kelly and left guard Will Fries, the right guard spot remains up for grabs for a prospect who could push incumbent Blake Brandel.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
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
Noun
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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
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In 65 games, the former Kentucky Wildcat is averaging 17.2 points per game, 3.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 0.9 steals while shooting 43.9 percent from the field and 32.5 percent from three in 31.6 minutes.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Beekman, a 23-year-old undrafted guard, led eight Nets in double figures with 14 points, five assists and three steals in his first career start.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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On a windy, wet and dreary afternoon at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, the Dodgers twice watched a lead slip frustratingly from their grasp.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Even with a gaping net facing him, Ovechkin would very often put pucks as far out of reach from a goalie’s potential grasp.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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