- present participle of purchase.
purchasing
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The latest trading of strikes were not the only topic of discussion at the summit, defence spending and Trump's reiteration of his interest in purchasing Greenland were also brought up.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
Buyers purchasing a new or used EV from a company with headquarters in California can claim the discount regardless of the vehicle price.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026
“In tough times, purchasing polarizes,” Rennie said in an interview.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
That erodes the purchasing power of the yen and feeds into the inflation problem that the Bank of Japan only recently started raising interest rates to fight.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
Family purchasing committees, duly elected, bought the food, clothes, furniture, and athletic equipment.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
Vocabulary lists containing purchasing
"$211 Billion and So Much to Buy"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"CLEP Principles of Management," Vocabulary from Chapter 11
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"The MGMT Solution," Vocabulary from Chapter 8
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
