as in acquisition
the act of obtaining (something)
The museum is touting the procurement of several recently discovered artifacts.
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Recent Examples of procurement
Industrial engineer, quality engineer, procurement coordinator, and mechanical assemblers are among the open roles the company has listed.
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Its name translates to mechanism for the procurement of electricity storage capacity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Such an entity, shielded from two-year political cycles and led by a board of scientists and business leaders, could provide the long-term loans and procurement guarantees necessary to bridge the gap for hard-tech startups.
—Imran Khalid, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Notley said that by the end of 2026 the agency expects to have selected a vendor to serve as the long-term Next Generation 911 provider through the state’s procurement process and with the California Department of Technology.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Its name translates to mechanism for the procurement of electricity storage capacity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Such an entity, shielded from two-year political cycles and led by a board of scientists and business leaders, could provide the long-term loans and procurement guarantees necessary to bridge the gap for hard-tech startups.
—Imran Khalid, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Notley said that by the end of 2026 the agency expects to have selected a vendor to serve as the long-term Next Generation 911 provider through the state’s procurement process and with the California Department of Technology.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procurement
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This week, the Archaeological Museum at the University of Stavanger in Norway announced its recent acquisition of a magnificent sheath, thanks to a curious hiker out for a walk one morning.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Most notably, Sabrina Ionescu was sidelined with a left foot injury, while star offseason acquisition Satou Sabally was absent dealing with a cyst.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Its ownership by Beijing Tourism Group explains the dedication to local art, design, and culture here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The review followed a 2022 report that highlighted the excavation of a Lenape burial site whose ownership was later returned to Native American hands, the outlet reported.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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The couple's connection to Wales grew when King Charles named his eldest son and daughter-in-law as the new Prince and Princess of Wales upon his accession to the throne in 2022.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The narrative includes a historical account of Akbar’s father, Humayun, before embarking on a year-by-year account of Akbar’s rule, from his accession in 1556 to 1572, the 17th year of his rule.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Procurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procurement. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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