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
Today, Ethereum powers billions in transactions, underpins new financial systems, and is reshaping how value is created, shared, and governed.
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Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The Ticket Act, which is currently being considered in the United States Senate, requires ticket sellers to clearly and prominently disclose at the beginning of the transaction.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The company managed to tread water during the pandemic despite the global slowdown in transactions and its focus on small and medium enterprises.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 19 July 2025
Because Stablecoins are pinned to the value of conventional currencies - usually the dollar - they can be used for rapid and cost-effective cross-border transactions without exposing participants to undue volatility.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
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Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The Ticket Act, which is currently being considered in the United States Senate, requires ticket sellers to clearly and prominently disclose at the beginning of the transaction.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The company managed to tread water during the pandemic despite the global slowdown in transactions and its focus on small and medium enterprises.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 19 July 2025
Because Stablecoins are pinned to the value of conventional currencies - usually the dollar - they can be used for rapid and cost-effective cross-border transactions without exposing participants to undue volatility.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transaction
sale
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The intricate, retro-style set is designed with some of Clarkson’s favorite pieces from her home line, including the Emily Wide Rattan Sideboard that’s currently on sale for 73 percent off.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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The club has been up for sale since October, which is limiting how much the team can spend on players.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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“Transaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transaction. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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