PURCHASE Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈpər-chəs

Definition of purchase

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

as in leverage

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as in sale

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Recent Examples of purchase

Verb

The new fleet will replace Canada’s four aging Victoria-class submarines, which were purchased secondhand from the United Kingdom in the late 1990s. — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 China, the world's top crude importer, has not been particularly enthusiastic about purchasing Iranian oil, despite traditionally being the main buyer of the country's energy. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Noun

No purchase required, one per person, at participating locations nationwide. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026 Detecting bots requires analyzing patterns in user data, including transaction and payment signals, purchase speed, buying patterns and credit card activity, rather than relying on just a single indicator. — Sydney Goh, CNBC, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for purchase

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For the superstar whose private jet is tracked, whose every appearance is documented and whose movements become global headlines within minutes, an arena transformed into a private world may be the closest thing to privacy that money can buy.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Douek swooped in to buy the iconic sign, with the proceeds going to World Central Kitchen, the nonprofit that provides food relief.

— Alys Martinez, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of buy

Noun

The recent surge in commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could give the US additional leverage in talks with Iran, analysts said.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
Now in terms of personal goals, pad leverage, effort, block release and affecting the quarterback.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Definition of leverage

Noun

The court declined, however, to review a challenge to a federal ban on handgun sales to 18- to 20-year-olds, as well as to a similar Florida state law.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Jessica Gonzalez hustles behind her booth at the recent Renegade Craft Fair, frantically ringing up sales, answering questions and packaging her beeswax candles.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of sale

Noun

Both teams’ stars came to play with top spot in Group K up for grabs, with the flair and technical quality on display making for a compelling watch with sweeping moves and 37 shots.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
In a battle of contrasting styles, Colombia takes on Ghana with a place in the Round of 16 up for grabs.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of grab

Noun

The NBCUniversal spin-off is envisioned as a tax-free transaction for shareholders, providing a short-term buffer from deal-making to preserve that structure.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Average transaction values for travel are still high, more than $31,000, but travelers are scrutinizing their receipts and pushing back when rate hikes don't come with better service.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of transaction

Noun

Oranje Bay, on the western side of the island, offered one of the deepest and safest nearshore anchorages in the Americas.

— R. Grant Gilmore III, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
Ferretti Group Yachts from all of the Ferretti Group brands were represented in Borgo Santandrea’s anchorage.

— Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Definition of anchorage

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Angel Reese recorded her 11th and 12th double-doubles of the season in the two Valkyries games and set a career high with six steals in the June 26 contest.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Scoring a pair of quality linen and cotton pants for less than $20 is a steal.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026

Definition of steal

Noun

In comparison, the Sparks, without an offensive rebound until the end of the third quarter, were forced to make perfect shots, though that was far from the team’s grasp.

— Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
For much of the last six years, control has escaped the former top prospect’s grasp.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

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