Definition of procurenext

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Recent Examples of procure The doctors Allure interviewed for this story are, to put it lightly, less convinced that any of these alternative methods for procuring GLP-1 medications are a good thing. — Kara McGrath, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026 Federal authorities probing the death of Hayden Panettiere are focusing their investigation in Los Angeles and looking into whether the actor procured nonprescription pills from an area dealer. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The longer the film delves into his DOGE reign of terror, the more the question of why — and how, exactly, all that seized data his team procured is going to be used eventually — gives you a sense of free fall. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026 Solar panels deliver most of the electricity, and both food and building materials are procured locally whenever possible. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for procure
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Verb
  • More than 1,000 employees have moved into driving roles through the program, where first-year drivers can make up to $115,000 annually and more experienced drivers can earn up to $135,000, according to the company.
    — Alice Barlow, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The Associated Press SHENZHEN, China -- SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Elina Svitolina slammed her racket on the court to celebrate earning Ukraine a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time Saturday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Victim of its own success However, the fact that demand for Novo’s products—and production—abroad is so massive means that its domestic economy isn’t reaping all the benefits.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Applying onto damp hair is ideal, but not the only chance to reap its benefits.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • McGovern lost, Obama won—but Obama won the presidency without transforming the Democratic foreign-policy class.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Moroccan Constitution requires the king to appoint the head of government from the party that wins the most seats in legislative elections.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Try to obtain sand that has the same blend of both particle size and color.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Different views on the topic Bianco’s legal team argued that the sheriff had a duty to investigate a complaint alleging discrepancies in the election and had acted lawfully after obtaining search warrants from a neutral magistrate.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Rooms Since its 2023 renovation, the hotel’s capacity decreased from 104 rooms to just 80, made up of 44 rooms and 36 suites, all of which have gained a generous amount of space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Sporting black turtlenecks a la Steve Jobs, Holmes first gained renown and then infamy as the tech was unmasked as fraudulent by the Wall Street Journal and a subsequent federal investigation.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Many of the condition’s early signs, such as depression or impulsivity, can stem from other factors, and some experts worry about making premature diagnoses.
    — Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026
  • After lying dormant for over twenty years, the property has been completely renovated to make the space feel tasteful, modern, and comfortable while continuing to pay tribute to its deep archival roots.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Regarding the types of self-service devices currently in use, the research showed that self-checkout terminals remain the most widely adopted at 89 percent, while scan-and-go via smartphone apps garnered 77 percent.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Fairlane has garnered a string of unflattering headlines in recent years, including for unpaid taxes and utility bills, unplowed snow in the parking lot and a 2024 Christmas tree inside the mall that wasn't take down until this year.
    — JC Reindl, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Menopausal women spent years unable to get relief from the potentially deadly but often preventable effects of recurrent urinary tract infections, due to the FDA’s black box warning for estrogen products.
    — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Even if Xi’s trip proves to be more form than function, Lyle Goldstein, the director of the Asia Program at Defense Priorities, argued that getting the pair in the same room is a step in the right direction.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Procure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procure. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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