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
Sam Joseph, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Wine, Beer, and Spirits While not available in all states, purchasing alcohol at Costco is often a cost-effective choice.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Interestingly, this was your only purchase on Amazon in the last five years.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
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Verb
Ratcliffe purchased a 25 per cent stake in United in December 2023, giving him control over sporting matters at the club.
—Sam Joseph, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Wine, Beer, and Spirits While not available in all states, purchasing alcohol at Costco is often a cost-effective choice.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Noun
State records show that Lago joined the small firm that would ultimately profit from Location Ventures’ purchase of the 1505 Ponce development site as Kapoor was seeking City Commission approval to build a 16-story residential tower there.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Interestingly, this was your only purchase on Amazon in the last five years.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
Verb
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Rai’s father, Amrik Singh, bought his son a set of Titleist 690 MB irons when the latter was still a child, worth nearly 1,000 pounds — money that the working-class Rai family didn’t exactly have.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Among them is Cai Youcheng, a 36-year-old graphic designer in Beijing who has set aside plans to buy for now.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Noun
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In many cases, the necessary leverage is already present within the cost structure.—
David Pennino,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Iran’s threats are part of a strategy to demonstrate its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and ensure the survival of the regime, a core objective for the Islamic Republic in this war, said Dina Esfandiary, Middle East lead at Bloomberg Economics.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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The company’s revenue rose 32% to $915 million in the first quarter, and El-Hoshy said much of those sales weren’t booked at the higher prices.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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Last week, the American Hotel & Lodging Association reported hotel bookings for most host cities have tracked below initial forecasts, with particular weakness seen in Kansas City, where as many as 90% of respondents said sales were trailing a typical summer.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The in-game score is composed separately by The Flight, but the Del Rey title track is the headline grab.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The Ring of Honor Women’s World Championship was up for grabs in a Survival of the Fittest six-way match.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Upon completion of the transaction, Aeffe would be released from its indebtedness and would also be substantially devoid of assets.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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According to the release, the boards of directors for both companies have already approved the transaction.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Faced with an impassable strait, carriers did not hold vessels in indefinite anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Friendship Bay Beach on the eastern shore is another popular anchorage with a beautiful beachfront, while remote Crescent Beach on the island's northeast coast offers a castaway feel.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Carter was electric at both ends of the floor, leading the Aces with 27 points, shooting 13-for-16 from the field and adding eight rebounds, four assists and two steals.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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During the at-bat, thye tried to pull off a double steal with Bichette going for second base and Benge going home.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Continuously setting industry standards and re-imagining what cruise travel can be, the company manages to maintain its Dutch roots and history while keeping a firm grasp on modern travel trends.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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No one really has a good grasp of … [its] mid- to long-term impact.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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