as in buys
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 purchases
Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
There are serious material reductions if the customer actually purchases the refills (McGowan says the company’s sustainability claims are based on three refills).
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Online, Liljenquist often purchases large quantities of food, gives money to homeless individuals in videos, or invites them to go shopping for necessities with him, among other things.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The Atlantic Salt Company purchases salt from Chile, Mexico, and Northern Ireland, and the heart could have orig-inated from any of these locations.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
For instance, when a customer purchases $1 worth of tokens through a cloud partner, OpenAI counts its 20-cent cut as revenue, according to people familiar with the matter.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Capy Cafe purchases its matcha from Japan, according to Nguyen, who said flavors vary by region.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The city purchases its trees directly from a local nursery.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Tiger Aesthetics purchases abdominal fat cells from organ donations at tissue banks.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Evan Clark, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
The district attorney's office said the purchases included a family trip to Disney World, an Outer Banks vacation rental, country club membership fees, limousine service, purchase and installation of a hot tub at Fantuzzo's home and payment of local and state property taxes.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Car purchases are the second largest purchase most households make, if not the largest.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
He's accused of using this money to buy food, trips, a life coach and more OnlyFans purchases.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
There are serious material reductions if the customer actually purchases the refills (McGowan says the company’s sustainability claims are based on three refills).
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Online, Liljenquist often purchases large quantities of food, gives money to homeless individuals in videos, or invites them to go shopping for necessities with him, among other things.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The Atlantic Salt Company purchases salt from Chile, Mexico, and Northern Ireland, and the heart could have orig-inated from any of these locations.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
For instance, when a customer purchases $1 worth of tokens through a cloud partner, OpenAI counts its 20-cent cut as revenue, according to people familiar with the matter.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Capy Cafe purchases its matcha from Japan, according to Nguyen, who said flavors vary by region.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The city purchases its trees directly from a local nursery.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Tiger Aesthetics purchases abdominal fat cells from organ donations at tissue banks.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
So people who use Croissant will get 10 percent back on purchases made within the network in credits that can be used immediately to purchase other goods.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
The district attorney's office said the purchases included a family trip to Disney World, an Outer Banks vacation rental, country club membership fees, limousine service, purchase and installation of a hot tub at Fantuzzo's home and payment of local and state property taxes.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Car purchases are the second largest purchase most households make, if not the largest.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchases
Verb
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And any country that buys cheap Russian oil to prop up Putin that doesn’t help Ukraine can be tariffed.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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The May 27 move buys IO breathing room and a less crowded release window.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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As for Mitan, the yacht will now spend seven to eight months cruising south towards Mexico, calling at multiple anchorages along the way.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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Summer brings crowd-free exploration of the Lofoten Archipelago, reaching remote anchorages accessible only by sea.—
Terry Ward,
Time,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The other three sales were the hyperscalers.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Extensive fraud in sales transaction reporting likely means the state has lost out on millions of dollars in marijuana excise tax revenue while businesses that follow the law have paid more than their fair share, industry insiders claim.—
Christopher Osher,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
Noun
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There is no cure or treatment for Benjamin's condition beyond medication to help control his seizures.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Both contracts gained more than 7% last week as hopes of a peace deal that would end ship attacks and seizures around the Strait of Hormuz dimmed.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Dealers spoke less about blockbuster transactions than long conversations, introductions, and institutional interest.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
20 May 2026
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Lawsuits against states' firearm rules The federal government generally only sets the floor for firearm use and transactions, regulating issues such as background checks, barring most felons from having guns, and establishing rules for dealer licenses.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The waterproof nylon exterior includes slash-resistant lining and straps, locking clasps to secure valuables, and RFID-blocking technology to help ward off pickpockets.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Avoid long dangling earrings that touch your shoulder or necklaces with many fixtures or clasps.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The many Fed Ex points (700) up for grabs that weekend?—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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And LePage’s race in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, as well as House races overall, offers a good laboratory for Vance’s style of politics — there’s even an electoral vote in the state up for grabs in 2028.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The rock wall offered no handholds, and the waves might easily have beaten us unconscious on the rocks.—
Jim Hoagland,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
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Making his way blindly back around the jagged metal shard, moving along the side of the Gemini—finding the handholds and Velcro and the ship’s aft cable without the benefit of vision, all the while battling to keep his heart rate under control—was no small thing.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Purchases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchases. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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