as in earns
to receive as return for effort
a reputation for integrity and incorruptibility that has procured for him the universal respect and admiration of his colleagues
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Recent Examples of procures
With the exception of Wallingford, each of the municipal utilities are members of the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative, a nonprofit that procures electricity on behalf of customers.
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John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
That Hayley — who reveals herself to be a former escort hired by Whitney — plays such a pivotal role as both a convenient victim and the one who actually procures young women for Whitney’s blackmail schemes is another point where reality and fiction begin to dovetail.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
As Bob throws a tantrum with the resistance’s obstinate operator, Sensei procures a rifle for Bob too.
—Robert Daniels, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Speaking on a panel, Erik from Sharabati Denim teased an upcoming project that will re-wire how the company procures cotton.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
For a food company that generally procures corn from Iowa, if weather forecasts show a hot, dry summer for that part of the country, yields will be affected.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
These Gilbert pays for and procures.
—Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
First, the most glaring issue is how the intelligence community procures and manages commercially available information.
—Ann Wagner, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
That Hayley — who reveals herself to be a former escort hired by Whitney — plays such a pivotal role as both a convenient victim and the one who actually procures young women for Whitney’s blackmail schemes is another point where reality and fiction begin to dovetail.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
As Bob throws a tantrum with the resistance’s obstinate operator, Sensei procures a rifle for Bob too.
—Robert Daniels, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Speaking on a panel, Erik from Sharabati Denim teased an upcoming project that will re-wire how the company procures cotton.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
For a food company that generally procures corn from Iowa, if weather forecasts show a hot, dry summer for that part of the country, yields will be affected.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
These Gilbert pays for and procures.
—Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
First, the most glaring issue is how the intelligence community procures and manages commercially available information.
—Ann Wagner, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procures
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Carmona brings tenacity, experience and the kind of calm, functional play style that earns camp opportunities.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The winner of this matchup earns the seventh playoff seed.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The mower does the work, and your lawn reaps the benefits.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps some enterprising Democrat or Republican will come along who exhibits more faith in our constitutional system, governs with the foresight that there are more elections to come than just the next one — and reaps the benefits.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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Our goal is to fix that by making sure every team wins at least one award this season, no matter how esoteric.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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If Hall wins the election against Morgan, who is vying for his fourth term in office, then a special election would be held, Bustilloz said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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An employer subject to a stop order must pay its employees for up to 10 days for time lost until the employer obtains insurance.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Whatever efficiency may be gained from using the tool could easily be undone in the event a threat actor obtains the keys to a network kingdom.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2026
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The cool-girl pair garners plenty of praise, and the kicker?—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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That doesn’t factor in the attention Cade Cunningham garners from defenders, which should generate open looks for Huerter.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While this makes alliums great companions for most vegetables and herbs, asparagus and alliums just don’t mix.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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But don’t dismantle the machinery that makes America First actually work.—
Kelly Sloan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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If Hilton gains while Bianco's support holds steady or declines, a Democrat could overtake Bianco and acquire the second spot in the general election, strategists say.—
Juhi Doshi,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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This partnership positions all three companies to benefit if that rollout gains traction.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Who's responsible when AI gets it wrong?—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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As her mother, Linda Emond's Susan gets only a few moments to shine — and milks every single one for all its worth, doling out wince-worthy advice rooted in real (if outdated) wisdom, as many mothers do.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
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