as in bought
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 purchased
The guns were legally purchased, according to a senior law enforcement official and law enforcement documents reviewed by NBC News.
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Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
The Red Sox had never fired a manger in-season since John Henry purchased the team in 2002, and throughout the franchise’s existence no manager had ever been dismissed midseason so early in the campaign.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
This was before Toms or Warby Parker promised to donate a pair of shoes or glasses for every pair purchased, before Dove's Self-Esteem Fund.
—Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The Florio dynasty, once one of Sicily’s most influential families, purchased Villa Igiea from English admiral Sir William Domville in 1899, and the property was originally known as Villa Domville.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Apr. 2026
Federal agents have also interviewed Allen’s sister in Maryland, who told investigators her brother had legally purchased several weapons from a California gun store and stored them at their parents’ home in Torrance without their knowledge, according to the official.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Allen's sister also said Allen purchased two handguns and a shotgun and kept them stored at his parents' home.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
The SuperLotto Plus jackpot was last won March 28, when a ticket purchased in Fremont won $10 million, The Sacramento Bee reported.
—Don Sweeney
april 26, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Schwab purchased one of the boardwalk homes along the wave basin priced between $4 million and $5 million.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
The Red Sox had never fired a manger in-season since John Henry purchased the team in 2002, and throughout the franchise’s existence no manager had ever been dismissed midseason so early in the campaign.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
This was before Toms or Warby Parker promised to donate a pair of shoes or glasses for every pair purchased, before Dove's Self-Esteem Fund.
—Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The Florio dynasty, once one of Sicily’s most influential families, purchased Villa Igiea from English admiral Sir William Domville in 1899, and the property was originally known as Villa Domville.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Apr. 2026
Federal agents have also interviewed Allen’s sister in Maryland, who told investigators her brother had legally purchased several weapons from a California gun store and stored them at their parents’ home in Torrance without their knowledge, according to the official.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Allen's sister also said Allen purchased two handguns and a shotgun and kept them stored at his parents' home.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
The SuperLotto Plus jackpot was last won March 28, when a ticket purchased in Fremont won $10 million, The Sacramento Bee reported.
—Don Sweeney
april 26, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Schwab purchased one of the boardwalk homes along the wave basin priced between $4 million and $5 million.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Purchased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchased. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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