as in to buy
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 purchase
Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
After purchasing the Veterans Pass on their Token Transit app, veterans will need to show valid proof of their veteran status if requested by a VTA Operator or Fare Inspector.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Instead, return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP or food stamps, is a program that gives low-income households a monthly benefit to purchase healthy food.
—Noun
What states will implement SNAP purchase restrictions in 2026?
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
Verb
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More than 5,000 people have bought it at Amazon and given it high ratings.—
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A lot of schools are running black and gold days on Monday, so local people are coming in, and travelers are buying stuff to wear to the game.—
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The United States certainly has plenty of leverage to press Caracas to free the handful of Americans that remain in its custody — such as 28-year-old James Luckey-Lange, who was taken after entering the country in December.—
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These agreements require deep expertise in risk allocation, finance and long-term contract enforcement, areas where private developers often have far greater resources and leverage than municipalities.—
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This includes mortgage rates, home prices and the number of houses for sale, according to the National Association of Realtors.—
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In addition to West Virginia, six other states have targeted food dyes with new laws or executive orders, requiring warning labels on food with certain dyes or banning the sale of such products in schools.—
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The deal is regarded as significant as Iglesias’ comedy catalogue was one of the most high-profile still up for grabs on the marketplace.—
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Wilson recorded 61 catches and a team-high six scores in 2023 as a true freshman, but managed just 19 grabs and one score after a hip injury ended his 2024 season.—
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That’s because the Panthers operated this week with 52 players on the active roster — one below the limit — thanks to some transactions earlier in the week.—
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Credit card payment fees on retail transactions—some of which are as high as 4%—are another source of support for card rewards, and some experts believe swipe fees could have a more direct financial connection to the rewards system.—
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In late November, the Ocean Network Express (ONE) Henry Hudson caught ablaze at Yusen Container Terminal and had to be moved to anchorage for nearly four days.—
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What to See Each anchorage in the Whitsundays has something to offer.—
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Pierre nearly came up with a steal on the ensuing inbounds pass, and Kansas moved downcourt for an alley-oop dunk.—
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Angie Djoko notched a double-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds and three steals, while Kendal Murphy tallied 12 points, five rebounds and three steals as Danvers came from behind to defeat Beverly 59-46 in the Northeastern Conference.—
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On a third-and-4 from the 50-yard line with just under nine minutes left, Jackson avoided the grasp of pass rushers Alex Highsmith and Keeanu Benton, reset and floated a pass to Zay Flowers behind the secondary to give the Ravens a 17-13 lead.—
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His service at the Dicastery indicated a grasp of Vatican bureaucracy and reflected the trust Francis had placed in him.—
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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