procured

past tense of procure

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of procured These new versions of that classic Big Present, a bike, can be procured from such manufacturers as Guardian ($149) and Woom ($249) (branding keyed to a target market of anxious parents). — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026 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 Although some ingredients are procured locally, many are imported directly from Japan. — Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procured
Verb
  • Nelson, who ultimately finished sixth and earned $75,000, had equally kind words for his new friend.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Azeem earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • In South Africa, Lebanon, and Germany, their central governments reaped the windfall.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Under-21s manager Rob Page, who Wright is enjoying working with, has reaped the benefits of the striker’s excellent form.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Newsom won his 2018 gubernatorial primary with the help of the California Nurses Assn.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Johansson won his Sens debut last month but has come back to earth in his last two appearances.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Over the last 15 years, Loveless has gained acclaim for their ability to turn vulgarities into poetry and twist impossibly low romantic standards into dire punchlines.
    — Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
  • But the Broncos gained a scant 77 yards on the ground, a solid performance by the Chiefs.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The team applies selective processing to recover neodymium and iron, allowing the metals to be obtained in pure salt forms.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The targets appear to have been smaller stores and have affected only a limited number of each chain's retail locations, according to statements obtained by ABC News.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • In her remarks, Wintour made the evening’s only direct reference to the midterms, reminiscing about attending a fundraising event for James Talarico, who successfully flipped Texas in the race for the Senate last night, alongside Burch.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Black asserts that the statements made by Garcia are false and that traveling to appear on national television to make such statements about the inquiry into Epstein’s crimes goes beyond the purview of a member of Congress.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • State House District 105 candidate Ken McCool garnered significant financial support in his bid to oust Republican Tricia Cotham.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 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
Verb
  • When this 2008 institution from Elmhurst, Queens opened an outpost within Manhattan’s Chelsea Market, even more New Yorkers got access to its exceptional, home-style Thai cooking.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The Hurricanes never got closer than six points the rest of the night.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Procured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procured. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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