as in buys
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 purchases
Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Online, Liljenquist often purchases large quantities of food, gives money to homeless individuals in videos, or invites them to go shopping for necessities with him, among other things.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The Atlantic Salt Company purchases salt from Chile, Mexico, and Northern Ireland, and the heart could have orig-inated from any of these locations.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
For instance, when a customer purchases $1 worth of tokens through a cloud partner, OpenAI counts its 20-cent cut as revenue, according to people familiar with the matter.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Capy Cafe purchases its matcha from Japan, according to Nguyen, who said flavors vary by region.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The city purchases its trees directly from a local nursery.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Tiger Aesthetics purchases abdominal fat cells from organ donations at tissue banks.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Nestlé said anyone who purchases KitKat bars — whether from a store shelf, a wholesaler or an online marketplace — can check the codes on their packaging to verify whether the products are legitimate.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Evan Clark, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
The district attorney's office said the purchases included a family trip to Disney World, an Outer Banks vacation rental, country club membership fees, limousine service, purchase and installation of a hot tub at Fantuzzo's home and payment of local and state property taxes.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Car purchases are the second largest purchase most households make, if not the largest.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
There are serious material reductions if the customer actually purchases the refills (McGowan says the company’s sustainability claims are based on three refills).
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Online, Liljenquist often purchases large quantities of food, gives money to homeless individuals in videos, or invites them to go shopping for necessities with him, among other things.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The Atlantic Salt Company purchases salt from Chile, Mexico, and Northern Ireland, and the heart could have orig-inated from any of these locations.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
For instance, when a customer purchases $1 worth of tokens through a cloud partner, OpenAI counts its 20-cent cut as revenue, according to people familiar with the matter.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Capy Cafe purchases its matcha from Japan, according to Nguyen, who said flavors vary by region.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The city purchases its trees directly from a local nursery.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Tiger Aesthetics purchases abdominal fat cells from organ donations at tissue banks.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Nestlé said anyone who purchases KitKat bars — whether from a store shelf, a wholesaler or an online marketplace — can check the codes on their packaging to verify whether the products are legitimate.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
So people who use Croissant will get 10 percent back on purchases made within the network in credits that can be used immediately to purchase other goods.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
The district attorney's office said the purchases included a family trip to Disney World, an Outer Banks vacation rental, country club membership fees, limousine service, purchase and installation of a hot tub at Fantuzzo's home and payment of local and state property taxes.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Car purchases are the second largest purchase most households make, if not the largest.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchases
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While Berkshire has generally not specified who buys specific stocks in the portfolio, Combs has been thought to favor technology and financials.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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As head of documentary and commissioning editor at VRT Canvas, Gommers buys, commissions, produces and co-produces standalone documentaries and documentary series alike.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As for Mitan, the yacht will now spend seven to eight months cruising south towards Mexico, calling at multiple anchorages along the way.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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Brilliant blue waves meet a sensational crescent of white sand at Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most stunning anchorages in the southeastern Caribbean.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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The group, originally signed to RCA Records, released two albums of bustling synth pop and opened for Harry Styles in the late twenty-tens but was cast off in the early days of the pandemic owing to low sales.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Her rookie year set new marks for merchandise, but Indiana was able to increase merch sales 60% last year even with Clark sidelined for 70% of games.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Amari has epilepsy and is prone to seizures, according to Today.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Without treatment, meningitis can be life-threatening and lead to seizures, hearing or vision loss, fluid buildup in the brain, sepsis and more.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But while the Arisons are made aware of all transactions in advance, Riley isn’t required to seek specific approval from the owners on matters that aren’t deemed to be major in nature.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Why traditional enterprise software hasn’t solved it CRM systems, rebate portals, and ERP platforms manage transactions and program workflows effectively.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In a dramatic finish, the hem of the bodysuit transformed into garter points embellished with miniature satin bow ties and matching gold suspension clasps.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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The waterproof nylon exterior includes slash-resistant lining and straps, locking clasps to secure valuables, and RFID-blocking technology to help ward off pickpockets.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The third starting spot in 11 personnel (three receivers) is up for grabs.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Several prizes, including a weeklong safari in the Masai Mara with Alex Walker’s Serian for the Overall Winner, are up for grabs, the organization said.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Making his way blindly back around the jagged metal shard, moving along the side of the Gemini—finding the handholds and Velcro and the ship’s aft cable without the benefit of vision, all the while battling to keep his heart rate under control—was no small thing.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
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That would cut off access to the narrow gaps between train cars where subway surfers use handholds to hoist themselves onto the roof.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Purchases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchases. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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