procured

past tense of procure

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Recent Examples of procured In 2020, as part of the National Security Space Launch program, the US Space Force procured dozens of Vulcan launches for military missions. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026 Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, citizenship may be revoked if it was illegally procured or obtained through the concealment of a material fact or willful misrepresentation. Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 As Cole moved on to a course of archeology studies at NYU and eventually Riverdale, Dylan procured a degree in video game design from the same school, and last starred in the action comedy Under Fire opposite Mason Gooding. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026 But for those committed to pursuing careers in traditional film and television, acting classes are quickly procured, and the path is becoming far less arduous. Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations said China procured about 95% of global durian exports between 2020 and 2022. ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 According to documents procured by the SLOcal Activists’ Coalition, the county Airports Department spent at least $166,527 to host the three-hour outreach event. Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 Decades ago, his dad procured a half-moon backboard and enlisted some uncles to help install it in the backyard. Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 July 2026 During the government shutdown, DHS procured a pair of new luxury jets, each valued at upwards of $70 million, for Noem’s travel. Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procured
Verb
  • The university’s most recent tax filing shows Peavy earned $594,789 in compensation in 2024.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Maeda has earned a reputation for relentless pressing and work rate.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The company reaped about $900 million with its initial public offering.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But the programs that have stuck to the Southland have reaped the benefits.
    Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Clay-Chalkville is a Birmingham-area school that has won three of the past five Class 6A titles in Alabama.
    Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Delphine Boël, 58, eventually won her legal fight and was granted the title of princess.
    Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Photo courtesy of Atlanta Police Department Police said Brown had gained the mother's trust over about a year.
    CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Postpartum wristbands gained traction across the country through health awareness campaigns fueled by social media posts and evening news segments.
    Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Investigators say Davis obtained the weapon used to fatally shoot Shakur and was in the vehicle from which the shots were fired.
    Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • As of August 31st, Nielsen’s co-viewing data will now include information obtained from smart-watch like gadgets that Neilsen’s research panelists wear in their homes.
    Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The final decision may have only been made more recently, but with the British school year starting in early-September, the royals will want to get settled with the children as soon as possible.
    Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The electrode is built from a two-dimensional conductive metal-organic framework (MOF), a porous material made by connecting metal components with organic molecules.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • People who became influencers and hadn’t had a lot of training or exposure to beauty suddenly garnered a lot of attention.
    Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Another question that has arisen as Walter’s financial troubles have garnered headlines is whether MLB would conduct its own investigation into Dodgers ownership or pressure the billionaire and his partners to sell the team.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • No inside linebacker got more work on Friday than Murdock, whose 47 snaps were 13 more than any other player who saw the field defensively for the Broncos.
    Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Wyatt Olds made his major league debut for Boston and got his first career strikeout.
    CBS News, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Procured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procured. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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