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
Hadley Meares, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Jan. 2025
The ticket purchased in Tempe matched five winning numbers and the Mega Ball in the drawing Friday, Jan. 17, lottery officials said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 19 Jan. 2025
David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Last-second purchases Miller and Witkowski walk through the Pro Shop last on their final preparations for game day.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
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Viewings of homes have become packed affairs, as victims try to find houses already on the market to purchase.
—Hadley Meares, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Jan. 2025
The ticket purchased in Tempe matched five winning numbers and the Mega Ball in the drawing Friday, Jan. 17, lottery officials said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 19 Jan. 2025
Noun
Worker's 'Accumulation of Cheese' Office Prank Has Internet in Stitches
By Darlin Tillery
Life & Trends Reporter
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A lighthearted office prank that started as a joke has taken an unexpected turn, leaving one man in a bureaucratic nightmare that could block the purchase of his dream home.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Last-second purchases Miller and Witkowski walk through the Pro Shop last on their final preparations for game day.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
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Seaport upgrades First Solar to buy from neutral Seaport says the solar company has an attractive risk/reward.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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Elon Musk Reports suggest that Chinese authorities are eyeing tech billionaire Elon Musk to potentially buy of TikTok.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Trump again suggested using federal disaster assistance as a bargaining chip during unrelated legislative negotiations over government borrowing, or as leverage to persuade California to change its water policies.—
WILL WEISSERT,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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If anything, the new, sophisticated methods attackers leverage means your company and customers are increasingly at risk.—
Rob Heidenreich,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Tickets cost $2 and can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times vary by state.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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Nordstrom’s sale features swoon-worthy deals on shoes, bags, and jewelry for every occasion, with prices up to 50 percent off.—
Nina Derwin,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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That leaves just two more reliever spots up for grabs.—
Jen McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Corbet won the Golden Globe and probably has the most compelling narrative — the 36-year-old made his film for less than $10 million — but, not least because of the recent AI brouhaha surrounding the film, this prize remains up for grabs.—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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At its peak, Silk Road functioned as a global drug bazaar, with transactions conducted largely in bitcoin.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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These platforms should include advanced product and user/influencer attribution engines that facilitate meaningful interactions and transactions.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Throughout this Wild Isles cruise with St. Hilda Sea Adventures, the anchorages are in secluded sea lochs.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The waters of Security Bay, our overnight anchorage, were oily-calm and full of sea otters.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Mack had 19 points, six assists and two steals, while Fielder also had 19 points with eight rebounds and two blocks.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Bridges struggled from the field, shooting 6-of-17 for 15 points, while Josh Hart, who had a brief shoulder scare, added 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 steals.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Cyber Skills Need To Match Modern Threats To keep pace with threats, cyber professionals must have a strong grasp on the tactics of today's bad actors and the proper measures to defend against them.—
Todd Moore,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Fubo, which is sports-focused with an emphasis on giving cord-cutters a way to watch their local teams, had argued Venu would have solidified those three networks’ grasp on sports broadcasts and create an uncompetitive market.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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