BUYING Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

buying

verb

present participle of buy

as in purchasing

to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for I really want to buy that new book, but I don't have enough money right now

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as in bribing

to influence someone with a bribe there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge

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as in believing

to regard as right or true if you buy that story, then I have a bridge in Brooklyn you might be interested in

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Recent Examples of buying Rocket will give you a rebate of up to $10,000 for buying with Rocket Homes, which pairs homeowners with a real estate agent. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026 The company also spent roughly $193 million buying back shares of STRC, one of its preferred stocks, which pays investors regular dividends. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026 But venders didn’t have a financial incentive to do so, since ASML wouldn’t be buying the widget in normal widget quantities. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Weaning itself off Russian pipeline gas means buying American energy. — Claas Mertens, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026 Many consumers are drinking less or buying ready-to-drink beverages such as beer and canned cocktails. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The tool helps visualize how different stones and settings sit on an actual hand, useful when buying online or planning a surprise proposal without the recipient present. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026 The report credits nostalgia as a significant contributing factor, as 54% of Gen X and 49% of Gen Z cite it as a motivating factor when buying vinyl. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 That kind of negotiation is now part of the gauntlet independent retailers face when buying for their boutiques. — Jessica Binns, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026

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As financial markets have become more accessible, consumers have begun trading sophisticated financial instruments, purchasing fractional shares and gaining exposure to alternative assets in minutes.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Drivers with newer Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab trucks can also explore the OEDRO under-seat storage organizer for 2019–2026 models Always confirm the vehicle's model, cab configuration, and fitment details before purchasing.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of purchasing

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Joseph Livreri and his brother Anthony Livreri pleaded guilty to conspiracy and bribery after being charged with bribing a former New York City buildings commissioner who was part of Eric Adams' Democratic administration.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
Lucienne, a mountain girl charmed by Ortiz, eased their passage by bribing the right gendarme.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of bribing

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Hoyer shockingly stole Counsell from the Brewers three years ago with the lure of the biggest managerial contract ever, believing Counsell’s obvious skills and brains would help strengthen the Cubs and weaken the Brewers.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
In July of 1890, believing himself a failure as an artist and a man, Vincent shot himself in the chest.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of believing

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Apparently, having players allegedly help bettors cash massive parlays wasn't exactly great for business.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
In the meantime, posting online brings the risk of having jokes ripped off not just once, but an indefinite amount of times, across accounts, and by all kinds of different bots.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of having

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Unlike traditional sports betting, prediction markets function more like exchanges, with participants taking positions against one another rather than against a house.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
During a recent town hall at the Ivy League school, one student raised the question of a Greek life ban, asking student organizers if taking that step might improve the culture on campus.

— Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of taking

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Adva Lavie, an OnlyFans model, already is facing criminal charges in Los Angeles County for allegedly seducing and stealing from rich men.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Still, with more than 40,000 industry jobs lost in the past few years, soundstages and vendor storefronts sitting empty, and lucrative overseas incentives seducing even more production away, things are bleak in town right now.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of seducing

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After arriving at the hospital and spending nearly an hour with hospital staff filling out paperwork, I was handed another form accepting financial responsibility.

— Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
So the witches must find the son to stop him from accepting the role.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026

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