How to Use purchase in a Sentence

purchase

1 of 2 verb
  • I need to purchase a new heavy coat.
  • He purchased a new suit for a hundred dollars.
  • It can be purchased by the jar.
    — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 June 2026
  • So, is this a good time to purchase during the dip?
    — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Steeler fans can purchase the seats now at this link.
    — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 8 May 2026
  • Leeks should also be stored in the fridge when purchased fresh.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
  • They can be purchased via cash or Venmo.
    — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The Bridge opened six months after the lot was purchased.
    — Emily Bollinger, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Business buyers do not want to purchase a job.
    — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • Planning is in the early stages, and the land has not yet been purchased.
    — Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Those who wish to purchase one, however, have to get in line.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Both say that small bills can be useful to purchase gas, food or supplies.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 May 2026
  • How many of those are purchased by Swifties, of course, cannot be measured.
    — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Pea gravel is cheapest when purchased in bulk.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
  • We’re told there’s a five– to seven-year wait to purchase new gas turbines.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Meester's music is available to purchase and stream.
    — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
  • There are a few factors to keep in mind when purchasing bedding to keep you cool.
    — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Passengers can purchase them à la carte or as part of a drink package.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Consumers who have purchased the product are urged to not consume it.
    — Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • This might not be the overall cheapest way to purchase tickets.
    — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The pasta dishes should be thrown away or returned to where they were purchased.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Fans lined up around food tents waiting to purchase hot dogs, hamburgers and beer.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • Tickets are $75 and can be purchased online or at the door.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Your funnel needs a clearer path from problem to purchase.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The plan is to not touch the stocks until at least 30 years after they were purchased.
    — CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • Hardister purchased it and cherishes it to this day.
    — Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Visitors will need to purchase a day pass or can use their national park pass.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Visitors can stop by, sample rum, and purchase a bottle or two to take home.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Fans who purchased through secondary markets should contact them.
    — James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025

purchase

2 of 2 noun
  • The surface was so slick that the wheels couldn't gain purchase.
  • The ice made it impossible for the car's wheels to gain a purchase on the road.
  • The car was an expensive purchase.
  • He displayed his recent purchases with pride.
  • The CD player is guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase.
  • The food and drink is for purchase.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Here’s a look at what’s for purchase and how much each item costs.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
  • There are two kinds of tech purchases in life.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The first wave of is now available for purchase to fans.
    — Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Nothing about the purchase stood out at the time.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Food will be available for purchase on-site.
    — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The bag should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Wines available for purchase roam the globe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Not as purchases — but as relics.
    — Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Just keep in mind that discounts aren’t valid on the purchase of gift cards.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
  • All-cash purchases were not tracked.
    — Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Food will also be available for purchase from an on-site food truck.
    — Laura Daily, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
  • Kites will be available for purchase on the pier while supplies last.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
  • These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
  • More than half of those purchases were for food or catering.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Plan trips and purchase tickets.
    — S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Steel purchases for home building would get a bump too.
    — Brian Cheung, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
  • On-site purchases will not be available on match day.
    — Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Believe it or not, there was a time when most video games were blind purchases.
    — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, stores charge for bags, so toss new purchases in your tote instead.
    — Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Plus, stores charge for bags, so toss new purchases in your tote instead.
    — Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The receipt showed the exact time of purchase.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
  • While on board, drinks and snacks are available for purchase with each ride lasting two hours.
    — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Refunds are available at the point of purchase.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Books will be available for purchase and signing.
    — Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 11 June 2026

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