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
This includes approximately $260 billion for purchasing equipment and $220 billion for research, development, testing, and evaluation.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
One is a ban on institutional investors such as Blackstone from purchasing single-family homes.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
Dacus said his company was in touch with the owners of the alley roughly a decade ago about potentially purchasing the site, but the owners didn’t decide to sell until last year.
—Sarah Ravani, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
The $500 Franchise That Launched a Dynasty Tim stepped into the world of professional football in 1925, purchasing the New York Giants for just $500 at a time when the NFL was still finding momentum.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors alleged Shah helped generate and sell those leads, which were then used to repeatedly contact individuals and pressure them into purchasing additional services.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
One is a ban on institutional investors such as Blackstone from purchasing single-family homes.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
Dacus said his company was in touch with the owners of the alley roughly a decade ago about potentially purchasing the site, but the owners didn’t decide to sell until last year.
—Sarah Ravani, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
The $500 Franchise That Launched a Dynasty Tim stepped into the world of professional football in 1925, purchasing the New York Giants for just $500 at a time when the NFL was still finding momentum.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors alleged Shah helped generate and sell those leads, which were then used to repeatedly contact individuals and pressure them into purchasing additional services.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchasing
buying
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At Harmar Bait and Tackle, there was a steady stream of customers either buying bait or getting trout fishing licenses.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Sleeping positions and firmness Beyond mattress type, your preferred sleep position and mattress firmness (how hard or soft a bed feels) are other important factors to consider when buying a mattress.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Purchasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchasing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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