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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Then again, Republicans aren’t buying the Cybertruck en masse.—
Saahil Desai,
The Atlantic,
29 Mar. 2025
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Scores of media companies buy tables at the annual dinner, and many hold their own receptions surrounding the event.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
29 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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Your other option is to use the ground as leverage and push the handle down.—
Simon Hill,
WIRED,
25 Mar. 2025
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The game is a hit with players and critics alike, receiving positive reviews and massive sales.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
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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Its ability to continue doing so in the future is now seemingly up for grabs.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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The former first-overall draft pick averaged 24.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.2 steals, and nearly a block per game.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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His final numbers were glowing: 14 points (5 for 11 shooting), six rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Williams seems to have fundamentally misunderstood the novel, or at the very least to have only a diluted grasp of it.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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At least one state public health official is worried that the sudden loss in funding will hurt their state’s grasp of the virus.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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