procured

past tense of procure

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of procured In Bantam, Arethusa Al Tavolo also offers ingredients procured from its own farm, although here, the ingredients come from the restaurant’s namesake dairy farm right next door—and the vibe is decidedly more elegant. — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 The identity of execution team members, the details about where and how lethal drugs are procured, and in some states even what happens in the death chamber is hidden from public view. — Rebecca Boone, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 That’s where the Blaquiers procured much of their collection, traveling during the summer months to purchase directly from Lefevre Gallery, a major player in Impressionist and Modern art until its closure at the turn of the 21st century. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026 The Air Force also procured hardware in advance for 30 sensor-enhancement sets. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026 In 2024, Japan’s navy also transited the Taiwan Strait for the first time, and Tokyo procured 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States. — David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 28 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 Data procured by Tarrant’s cameras is deleted after 30 days unless there’s reasonable cause to keep it longer. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procured
Verb
  • Lawmakers were surprised to learn that nearly 1,700 state employees in all departments were paid more than $50,000 in overtime alone, while nearly 2,600 employees earned more than $40,000 in overtime in addition to their salaries.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Their primary race is still regarded as a historic political earthquake, but, in the final tally, Ocasio-Cortez earned fewer than seventeen thousand votes.
    — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Ploughshare tortoises, which exist in the wild only in Madagascar, had once reaped six figures on the black market.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The duo’s Be Free Tour builds on their career-long, high-energy, pop/classical mashup, which has reaped five albums, two Grammy nominations and a regular slate of 200 shows a year, including performances for over 100,000 students.
    — Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The production won the Tony Award for special theatrical event.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The 27-year-old Poncelet won the Downhill Skateboarding World Championships in 2022 and 2023 and has been chasing the world record for years.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The reactionary spirit of mobsters was particularly useful to the authorities when left-wing politics gained steam in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • First Solar — Shares gained 2% after Truist upgraded the solar name to buy from hold.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®,Paulina Likos, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Prosecutors say that a company secretly controlled by Pulido obtained a 2016 government contract to supply 10 million food boxes at $34 each, generating approximately $340 million in revenue.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • In a 2023 memorandum obtained by Fox News Digital, Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield, who was then serving as the city council president, said residents complained about rodent infestations during a community meeting.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Since its founding, Storyteller has made flexible vans with outdoor accoutrements front of mind, building out versatile multi-use spaces for strapping in large cargo during the ride before rearranging into a bedroom/workshop once there.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • After stepping into a bigger role with most of the Heat’s rotation regulars out and impressing in Saturday night’s preseason loss to the Timberwolves, Conwell again made some positive plays on Wednesday.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • But remarks made last week by Bruce Brown, an eight-year NBA veteran fighting for a roster spot with the New York Knicks, garnered enough attention online that the league piped up.
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Hughes garnered a reputation as a coach that impacted the lives of his players on and off the field.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Not long after, Singh got an email from someone named Oppenheim.
    — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
  • One of them got his start with money borrowed from his sister’s brothel.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

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“Procured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procured. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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