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verb

ˈpər-chəs How to pronounce purchase (audio)
Definition of purchasenext
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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purchase

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noun

1
as in leverage

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as in sale

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Recent Examples of purchase
Verb
The offer is available for anyone who has purchased what the chain called some of the most iconic fast food items. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Rather, Beer Money Entertainment made the event family-friendly and allowed parents who purchased a ticket to bring their children without paying an additional admission fee. — Evan Moore august 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
Fervo said that this deal is the world’s largest enhanced geothermal power purchase agreement to date. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 The off-market purchase has not yet appeared on Ireland’s property register, and the price remains under wraps, but the estate is said to be worth somewhere between 20 million euros and 30 million euros, or roughly $23 million to $35 million. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for purchase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purchase
  1. buy
  2. leverage
  3. sale
  4. grab
  5. transaction
  6. anchorage
  7. steal
  8. grasp
Verb
  • Yes, Minteh and Sarr both operate on the right and buying one of them arguably would have provided a better balance to Iraola’s attacking department given that his other wide players prefer the left flank.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • What makes Cypress Solar so valuable are the renewable energy credits Google will buy from Entergy.
    — Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of buy
Noun
  • To the bulls, that’s attractive because Oracle offers greater financial and operating leverage to an AI boom.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This meant that leverage was mainly available to the advisors with a big enough book to fund it.
    — Jerry Jihao Bai, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of leverage
Noun
  • Where companies such as Zero and Stark have pushed hard to gain high output numbers in order to win sales, Bonnell hopes to win them by building e-bikes that appeal to riders and enthusiasts at a more visceral level.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The timing of the sale was a shock to much of the organization, though the decision to move on was less surprising.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of sale
Noun
  • However, his four catches for 97 yards and one touchdown — including an incredibly athletic 52-yard grab — have his name in a good spot going into this period of uncertainty.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The biggest star for Denver (2-1) was Schrader, the third-year running back who rushed for 42 yards and caught six passes for 90 yards, including the touchdown grab that made it 27-6 and capped a 17-play, 85-yard drive in the second half.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of grab
Noun
  • Ito En held the leading share of Japan’s green tea beverage market in 2025 and accounts for about 25% of crude tea transaction volumes in the country, according to the company.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The sale, which won’t be finalized until the first quarter of 2027, is the richest transaction in Major League Baseball history.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of transaction
Noun
  • More than 139 container vessels resided in the port’s outer anchorages as of Thursday morning, Seko said.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • His creative solution is to tie the inflatables to the tender and Jet Ski and have Max and Coop tow them to the new anchorage.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of anchorage
Noun
  • Take advantage of Amazon’s end-of-season steals and treat yourself to a new garden kneeler and gardening tool set.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The suggestion was meant as retaliation for Chisholm’s steals.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of steal
Noun
  • The Wall Street Journal's Jason Zweig, who has a comprehensive grasp of financial history and a deft touch for illuminating it, explores the echoes here.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • But their rookie linebacker extended his arms, threw out a hand and knocked the ball free from London’s grasp.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of grasp

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“Purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purchase. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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