PROCUREMENT Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

procurement

noun

Definition of procurement

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 Its selection for Type 92, final configuration, and procurement quantities have not been announced. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026 Over the next year, decisionmakers should create real incentive, procurement and financing pathways for protecting and restoring these ecosystems, with measurable outcomes and long-term maintenance. — Gator Halpern, Time, 9 Nov. 2026 Government procurement documents outline plans for social media content, videos and outreach to celebrities, influencers and journalists. — Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Nov. 2026 Its OneMarket platform and AI tools are used by procurement teams at more than 60 client organizations, according to the company. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for procurement

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The Vanquish Prime acquisition is therefore intended to strengthen the detection and tracking component of the wider defensive network rather than function as a standalone solution.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
While the acquisitions increase leverage, the analyst believes that Viper has enough capacity for opportunistic buybacks.

— TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of acquisition

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The cart is available for an annual fee of $144, with AAW retaining ownership of the cart, according to West Hartford officials.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 11 Nov. 2026
But there are ownership gaps in the Schiele case, and the family has a version of events that the Art Institute contests.

— Kelley Engelbrecht, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

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Within a week of the new imam’s accession, elements of the military, supported by a variety of political organizations, staged a coup and declared the foundation of the Yemen Arab Republic (North Yemen).

— Manfred W. Wenner, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Nov. 2026
Since Charles’ accession in 2022, several Commonwealth realms have renewed discussions about becoming republics.

— Brooke N. Newman, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026

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