as in sale
the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price
if you want to return any merchandise, make sure you keep the receipt for the initial sales transaction
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Recent Examples of transaction
The transaction terms were not disclosed, and no additional information has been released about how the sale will affect Smead employees.
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Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 12 June 2025
That date is widely anticipated to be the epicenter of transaction season for many teams around the league, spurred by a bubbling trade market and a relatively dormant free-agent class.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
Illinois would be the first state to require a distinction on consumer retail transactions between goods, taxes and tips, creating the need for what opponents say would be a complicated and expensive software change.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
League Standings and Player Stats MLP Schedule along with Rosters for Premier and Challenger teams
Transaction Recap
No transactions were announced, but there is a major personnel issue covered in the News section.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 12 June 2025
That date is widely anticipated to be the epicenter of transaction season for many teams around the league, spurred by a bubbling trade market and a relatively dormant free-agent class.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
Illinois would be the first state to require a distinction on consumer retail transactions between goods, taxes and tips, creating the need for what opponents say would be a complicated and expensive software change.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
League Standings and Player Stats MLP Schedule along with Rosters for Premier and Challenger teams
Transaction Recap
No transactions were announced, but there is a major personnel issue covered in the News section.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transaction
sale
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Grab it on sale for just $15 now, and consider stocking up on refills to get you through the rest of the summer.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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By May 2011, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game had taken over management of wolves in Idaho, and put wolf hunting tags up for sale.—
Clark Corbin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2025
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“Transaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transaction. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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