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
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
Forever 21 was previously purchased out of bankruptcy by Authentic Brands Group, Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property Partners for $300 million in February 2020.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Christian Catalini, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
He was convicted in June of three federal crimes related to the purchase of a firearm and, in September, pleaded guilty to nine federal tax charges.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Tickets to Mets games can also be purchased at Mets House with no service fees.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
Forever 21 was previously purchased out of bankruptcy by Authentic Brands Group, Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property Partners for $300 million in February 2020.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
This contrasts sharply with more aggressive alternatives—such as large-scale federal purchases of Bitcoin on the open market or, in a more extreme scenario, backing the dollar with Bitcoin as if returning to a quasi-gold standard.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
He was convicted in June of three federal crimes related to the purchase of a firearm and, in September, pleaded guilty to nine federal tax charges.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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Since Cohen bought the team from the Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz families in November 2020, the Mets have totaled $1.13 billion in payroll and $228.7 million in tax.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Meet other stamp collectors to talk, trade, buy or sell, United States and foreign.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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Building Local Partnerships Collaborating with local players can accelerate brand recognition and credibility and leverage established local distribution channels.—
Praneeta Pujari,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Although preoccupied with its war of choice in Ukraine, now in its fourth year, Moscow is simultaneously making a major play to expand political leverage on the continent.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The tight egg supply caused by avian influenza, coupled with 23 consecutive months of high sales volume, has created a perfect storm in egg markets.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
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This story was updated on March 8th with new Galaxy S25 Ultra sale details.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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With the six-man rotation no longer in play for Opening Day the Red Sox have three bullpen jobs up for grabs, and there are probably seven or eight guys with a plausible path for a spot.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Big Ten regular season title is up for grabs on Saturday night as No. 2 UCLA and No. 4 USC meet in a huge women's college basketball game.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos, who signed off on the complex transaction that sees Broccoli and her half-brother, Michael Wilson, retaining a financial stake in the property, is keenly interested in how the tech giant can bring Bond into the digital age.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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In a Wednesday statement, a U.S. Steel representative said the company has prioritized keeping employees informed about the transaction.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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Just north lies Spiaggia di Capo Bianco, the superyacht anchorage of choice set along a vast curve of unspoiled beach that gives easy access to reefs and caves that are ideal for snorkeling.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Clemson Shocks Stanford In the ACC, Clemson (#15) defeats Stanford (#11) by a 17 point margin 63-46, outscoring the Cardinal in the first three quarters, on the back of guard Loyal McQueen who contributed 17 points, 6 assists, and two steals.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Fellow guard Nina Saiki had 15 points, three assists and three steals.—
Dan Albano,
Orange County Register,
7 Mar. 2025
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Market trends, competition and external disruptions are beyond leaders’ influence, but effort, mindset and response to challenges are fully within our grasp.—
James DiNardo,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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As the killer evades the grasp of both Cristina and the police, the missives become more pervasive, changing form, at once taunting and tormented, philosophical and unhinged.—
Katie Kitamura,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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