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
Lenney also advocated for controlling the demand side of the market, addressing the housing crunch by restricting who could buy homes by banning large institutions from purchasing them as investments.
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Mark Dee
march 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
Additionally, pairs of skis with bright graphic art line the bar walls as decor, providing something of a showroom for folks interested in learning about the products — or maybe even purchasing their own pair after a few drinks.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Before purchasing your initial plan, be sure to double check that adding CFAR coverage is an option.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
The gruesome images of tanks blown apart by drones in Ukraine did not dissuade anyone from purchasing these systems.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
De Laurentiis branched out from movies into sports 22 years ago in 2004 by purchasing the SSC Napoli soccer club, saving it from bankruptcy.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
For employees, those outcomes might include high engagement and performance; for customers, purchasing decisions; and for both, loyalty and advocacy (being willing to recommend working for or doing business with the organization).
—Marcus Buckingham, Harvard Business Review, 26 Mar. 2026
That is, get rid of the low-gas-mileage cars and SUVs and consider purchasing an EV or a hybrid vehicle.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Shortly after purchasing the team, Moreno changed its name in 2005 from the Anaheim Angels to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Mark Dee
march 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
Additionally, pairs of skis with bright graphic art line the bar walls as decor, providing something of a showroom for folks interested in learning about the products — or maybe even purchasing their own pair after a few drinks.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Before purchasing your initial plan, be sure to double check that adding CFAR coverage is an option.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
The gruesome images of tanks blown apart by drones in Ukraine did not dissuade anyone from purchasing these systems.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
De Laurentiis branched out from movies into sports 22 years ago in 2004 by purchasing the SSC Napoli soccer club, saving it from bankruptcy.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
For employees, those outcomes might include high engagement and performance; for customers, purchasing decisions; and for both, loyalty and advocacy (being willing to recommend working for or doing business with the organization).
—Marcus Buckingham, Harvard Business Review, 26 Mar. 2026
That is, get rid of the low-gas-mileage cars and SUVs and consider purchasing an EV or a hybrid vehicle.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Shortly after purchasing the team, Moreno changed its name in 2005 from the Anaheim Angels to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchasing
buying
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The accounts had various purposes, such as investing in securities or buying real estate.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Their charming formality recalls closets of another era, when buying well mattered more than following any passing fad.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Purchasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchasing. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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