procure

verb

prə-ˈkyu̇r How to pronounce procure (audio)
Definition of procurenext
as in to earn
to receive as return for effort a reputation for integrity and incorruptibility that has procured for him the universal respect and admiration of his colleagues

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Recent Examples of procure According to the startup’s press release, less than half of the dogs procured from overseas are typically deemed fit for service following the current three-year acquisition-and-training pipeline. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026 Dozens of eclectic objects, like stone buddhas and African masks, that Comini procured from his travels, complete the treasure trove look. — Jaclyn Degiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 The judge specifically found that Acosta Torres had procured citizenship through concealment of a material fact and willful misrepresentation. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 The department’s order, dating back to late July, also blocks civilian agencies from procuring DeepSeek products and services. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for procure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procure
  1. earn
  2. reap
  3. win
  4. obtain
  5. gain
  6. make
  7. garner
  8. get
Verb
  • The New York Red Bulls took advantage of an early own goal, added an Emil Forsberg score in second-half stoppage time and capitalized on a limited appearance by Lionel Messi to earn a crucial 2-0 victory over Inter Miami on Saturday.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Prior to working in Hollywood, Atchity served as an assistant professor of English and comparative literature at Occidental College before earning tenure and becoming a full-time professor.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of earn
Verb
  • Its goal is to ensure that communities, not corporations, reap the benefits of the tech boom.
    — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Even the red carpet is reaping the benefit; just take Carey Mulligan’s pleated silver gown, for instance.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of reap
Verb
  • Newsom won his 2018 gubernatorial primary with the help of the California Nurses Assn.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Now a tax cut, which puts India on par with several Asian markets, is being proposed to win back these investors.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of win
Verb
  • The department has not publicly confirmed how the information was obtained.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Did Department of Government Efficiency personnel obtain access to sensitive, nonpublic contracting information at federal agencies that do business with Elon Musk’s companies?
    — Thomas Kahn, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of obtain
Verb
  • Nevada Democrats will also gain a supermajority in the Assembly.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Even before gaining overnight climate control, the 242-hp California eHybrid 4Motion was an easy favorite among all California powertrain options because of that efficient, range anxiety-defeating gas-electric capability.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of gain
Verb
  • Though noteworthy, polling suggests Latino voters care more about results than his history-making win.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Plus, most rooms have a recycling bin in addition to a trash bin in the larger kitchenettes and the custom mattresses are eco-friendly, US made, and toxin-free.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of make
Verb
  • Rachel Weatherington, who challenged political newcomer Geramie Parrish in the Place 4 race, was ahead with 70% of the vote with Parrish garnering 30%, according to unofficial, incomplete results from Tarrant County.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Cothiere garnered a much lower vote share than Wilson did in the crowded eight-person August primary to Wilson.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of garner
Verb
  • Loukeman, who mixed the record and nabs a couple co-production credits, proves a real asset to getting this across.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
  • But only one got a victory parade on Wednesday — and a quintessentially Bay Area one at that.
    — Lauren Segal, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of get

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“Procure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procure. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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