as in buying
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 purchasing
Vintage rugs are readily available through online marketplaces, Etsy, or local furniture stores, and bridge the gap, creating an option that a customer can see in person prior to purchasing.
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
John and Ellen Benish immediately began restoring the vineyards, winery and residence after purchasing the property.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Assuming the company meets the requirements, index-tracking funds and other product sponsors would begin purchasing shares after the market closes on July 6, with SpaceX officially joining the Nasdaq-100 before trading begins on July 7.
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Yun Li,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Technology companies are rapidly purchasing high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs) and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) to power massive commercial large language models and applications to serve their end-users.
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Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
All donations go toward purchasing relief supplies and services through nonprofit organizations working on the ground.
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Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Student loan debt can prevent college graduates from purchasing their own homes or cars, as well as making other decisions in adulthood, such as whether to marry or have children.
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Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
The city of Brookhaven is getting a new small park after its City Council approved purchasing a property on Goodwin Road.
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Dan Raby,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
New court documents obtained by People show that the court sided with the actor, ordering members of the Stoli Group to testify about their wine division, Tenute del Mondo, purchasing Jolie's share of the winery.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
John and Ellen Benish immediately began restoring the vineyards, winery and residence after purchasing the property.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Assuming the company meets the requirements, index-tracking funds and other product sponsors would begin purchasing shares after the market closes on July 6, with SpaceX officially joining the Nasdaq-100 before trading begins on July 7.
—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Technology companies are rapidly purchasing high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs) and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) to power massive commercial large language models and applications to serve their end-users.
—
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
All donations go toward purchasing relief supplies and services through nonprofit organizations working on the ground.
—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Student loan debt can prevent college graduates from purchasing their own homes or cars, as well as making other decisions in adulthood, such as whether to marry or have children.
—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
The city of Brookhaven is getting a new small park after its City Council approved purchasing a property on Goodwin Road.
—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
New court documents obtained by People show that the court sided with the actor, ordering members of the Stoli Group to testify about their wine division, Tenute del Mondo, purchasing Jolie's share of the winery.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchasing
buying
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The de Kansky family settled in California, first in Los Angeles, then in Newport Beach, followed by three years in Altadena before buying a home in Sierra Madre.
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This is still more affordable than buying mesclun at the grocery store, which will cost you $3 to $6 for a 5- to 16-ounce package.
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“Purchasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchasing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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