procures

present tense third-person singular of procure

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of procures Ghost Robotics has already moved its motor production from China to South Korea, and currently procures its neodymium magnets from a European company. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026 Although Ventura County already procures renewable electricity through a community choice energy program, local generation is expected to offer a more economical route to meeting its sustainability targets. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 Then there’s the hundreds of thousands of views Alcaraz procures from clips and supercuts from some of his most memorable points, remarkable foot speed, and impressive strength. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026 Spears allegedly procures the drug during her regular trips to Mexico. — Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 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. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procures
Verb
  • The coolness of Bond and the DB5 are forever wed, and that earns the car the top spot here.
    — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
  • As American Airlines earns substantial profits from its Charlotte hub, advocates said the workers who keep it running should receive a fair share.
    — Chase Jordan October 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • When customers can see their own input shaping the brand in real time, the company reaps the benefit.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Opponents also rallied around the fact that Iceland already reaps benefits from being in the EU’s frictionless single market and the Schengen free-travel zone without the sovereignty compromises that come with full membership.
    — Kwiyeon Ha, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Each man wins one round of the fight before it’s broken up, ensuring there’s no clear winner — but the mere fact that Cliff was able to throw a martial arts legend into the side of a car is a feather in his cap.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Horse racing’s biggest star closes from dead last, but Blame holds off the 6-year-old mare and wins the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic under the lights Churchill Downs.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Redbord said law enforcement typically obtains a court order or seizure warrant before working with stablecoin issuers to release or reissue assets and return them to their rightful owners.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Caltrans spokesperson Eric Menjivar said in an email Tuesday that at least some of the repairs are on hold as the agency obtains supplemental funding through an internal review process to finish the repairs.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman’s unit has stepped up when needed, and all while the offense garners most of the headlines.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • All the while, #witchtok garners millions of posts, and there’s no shortage of flash sales for love spells – or curses.
    — Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • That makes Teghaza an emissary from a wet, potentially habitable Mars.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • After perusing the pecan and cinnamon rolls, Kinney makes her way through the crowded diner.
    — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Adaptive cruise control also gains Curve Speed Control, which adjusts its operation for bends, and Overtake Assist to help when passing slower traffic.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Whichever party gains control of Congress with today’s votes will largely determine the health policies that have a chance at passage in coming years.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The question gets complicated when applied to the fashion industry, given how large the assortment is, according to an AI platform called Profitmind.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The bear, meanwhile, gets our empathy, as any creature would.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Procures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procures. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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