as in bought
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 purchased
Bon Appétit may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
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Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
The necklace, along with its matching earrings and rings, was purchased immediately by a client.
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Anthony Demarco,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
For those who purchased a commemorative medal, the medal will be included in the race kit.
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AJC.com,
1 July 2026
The iconic Pittsburgh grocery chain Giant Eagle is being purchased by the Kroger Company.
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Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
In 2022, Shane and Gale LaBeef purchased the property after a nationwide search for the next owners, the outlet reports.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Aboud’s parents purchased the business from its original owners in 1960, and Aboud eventually became the owner in the late 1980s.
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Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
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Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 June 2026
But like Colletti before him, with Walter having purchased the majority stake in the Lakers, Pelinka is going to have to crash the hourglass and build a winner with haste.
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Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
The necklace, along with its matching earrings and rings, was purchased immediately by a client.
—
Anthony Demarco,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
For those who purchased a commemorative medal, the medal will be included in the race kit.
—
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
The iconic Pittsburgh grocery chain Giant Eagle is being purchased by the Kroger Company.
—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
In 2022, Shane and Gale LaBeef purchased the property after a nationwide search for the next owners, the outlet reports.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Aboud’s parents purchased the business from its original owners in 1960, and Aboud eventually became the owner in the late 1980s.
—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 June 2026
But like Colletti before him, with Walter having purchased the majority stake in the Lakers, Pelinka is going to have to crash the hourglass and build a winner with haste.
—
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
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“Purchased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchased. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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