PURCHASES Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of purchase

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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noun

plural of purchase

as in anchorages

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That’s also the cost to replace a camera destroyed by vandalism, according to Flock’s reinstall fee schedule, unless a client purchases a special camera protection plan. — Haley Parsley august 22, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Set in the fictional town of Golden, a man named Theo arrives and purchases pencil portraits of locals that are displayed in a coffee shop. — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026 That retail price isn’t set at the same time a fuel distributor purchases home heating oil at one of the terminals spread across Connecticut. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026 Without a lot split, someone who purchases the entire property — such as the mystery buyers — could build a home even bigger than the city’s largest house, just down the street at 916 Palmer Avenue, which is about 40,000 square feet. — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 Whether someone chooses to diversify with a gold IRA, purchases precious metals directly, or decides to utilize another investment strategy, education remains one of the most valuable tools available. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 The nonprofit accepts donations of old electronic devices and also purchases devices for their training efforts. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026 An American who purchases a home in Switzerland, Germany or the United Kingdom typically finances that home in Swiss francs, euros or pounds — the currency in which the property is priced and in which the taxpayer earns income. — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Part of that goes back to the demographic of who purchases Tommy Bahama clothing. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Aug. 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

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Flock Homes, which buys homes that are then pooled in a REIT-style fund, is getting a new headquarters at 1521 Blake St.

— Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Veno is the executive director of the Group Insurance Commission, the entity that buys health care for more than 460,000 public employees and retirees in Massachusetts.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of buys

Noun

Navily gives us reviews of anchorages and where to clear customs.

— David Pierce, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2026
Beautiful anchorages aside, her sundeck is the place to be for the solar eclipse, with generous sun pads, a sheltered Jacuzzi and glass windbreak creating uninterrupted sightlines.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of anchorages

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The investigation began after the sheriff's office received reports of possible fraudulent sales involving RVs placed on consignment in March.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Iran is showing no signs of capitulating, however, despite mounting pressure on its economy and oil sales.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of sales

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Gestational hypertension can progress to preeclampsia, which, in severe cases, can lead to eclampsia, which involves seizures and can be life-threatening.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
To support that designation, DHS pointed to more than 89,000 apprehensions across the entire sector over five years, from fiscal 2021 through 2025, along with a wave of drug seizures.

— Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of seizures

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That probe was led by board member Susie Giordano, who reviewed 11 export transactions and found no evidence anyone at the company tried to circumvent export controls or was aware of any product diversion.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Treasury's statement noted that violations can carry civil or criminal penalties, and that foreign financial institutions facilitating transactions for those sanctioned under one of the relevant executive orders could face secondary sanctions.

— Richard Escobedo, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of transactions

Noun

Additional features such as clasps and compartments can add to the weight.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Conventional versions can contain elastic bands, clasps, clips, foam and multiple synthetic textiles, complicating recycling and other end-of-life options.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of clasps

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Denver has roster spots up for grabs, roles still to be solidified and some questions on the injury front.

— Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
The highlight of the two going up against each other came when Shough threw a ball up for grabs along the right sideline that Olave came down with, but Downs knocked it out at the last second.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of grabs

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The other was the rescue of two women who cliffed out on the famous Via Ferrata in Telluride where there are cables and handholds along with iron rungs.

— Alan Gionet, CBS News, 18 June 2026
In several photos and videos posted on social media, the 30-year-old can be seen descending the sheer face of the crater and gripping handholds while performing various acrobatic tricks before falling into the volcanic waters below.

— Drew Pittock, USA Today, 15 June 2026

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