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purchases

NOUN

possession obtained with money

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquisition asset investment

STRONG

acquirement bargain booty buy gain property steal

Antonyms

WEAK

sale sell

VERB

buy, obtain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquire earn invest pick up procure redeem shop take

STRONG

achieve attain cop gain market patronize realize secure truck win

WEAK

come by deal in get hold of go shopping make a buy make a purchase pay for shop for take up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail forfeit have lose spend throw away

STRONG

give up ignore miss

WEAK

sell

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, investors are also monitoring the expiry of a U.S. sanctions waiver allowing purchases of Russian oil cargoes through May 16, which could further tighten supply conditions, according to market watchers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The White House on Sunday acknowledged Trump’s visit would be heavier on symbolism and lighter on policy outcomes, though both countries expect to announce agreements on Chinese purchases of U.S. agricultural and aerospace products.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

OpenAI this year halted its Instant Checkout platform, which allowed direct purchases through ChatGPT, according to reports, amid technical hurdles.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Higher inflation means less chance the Fed will cut rates, which could pressure spending on AI infrastructure and therefore chip purchases.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Dede and Jaimito stayed on in the capital, making some purchases for the new restaurant they’ve decided to start.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez