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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procures
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For a system that increasingly decides who earns billions in market access, that is a strange thing to leave unwritten.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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No one earns their degree alone.—
Albert D. Mosley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Brendan Shanahan surely reaps the rewards for forever believing in Marner and the Core Four and continues as team president into the present.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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However, an artist’s innate defiance reaps the best art.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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The win and Australia’s own 1-0 start to the tournament ensure that whoever wins Friday will clinch a spot in the knockout round.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The question for founders right now is not whether Big AI wins, but how can smaller companies survive and thrive alongside it.—
Carl Fritjofsson,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Verb
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What that means is that if the debt becomes delinquent and a creditor obtains a judgment, either spouse's wages may be subject to garnishment, depending on state law.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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These agreements can ensure that the host community obtains certain specified benefits, such as local workforce guarantees or infrastructure development, as a result of the data center project.—
Michael Helbing,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Verb
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As Wembanyama garners worldwide attention, arriving right at Tatum and Silver’s New York doorstep in a moment that could change the sport, the NBA’s desire to expand hastens.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Unless one candidate garners more than 50% of the votes to outright win the seat, the top two vote-getters will move on to the November general election ballot.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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But, coming at the end of an album that’s otherwise governed by an egalitarian teamwork-makes-the-dream-work ethos, the moment feels a bit like letting the boss take the last-call karaoke number as the office holiday party winds down—an indulgence well earned.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
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The soaking process makes the nuts easier to blend, creating a smooth and creamy nut butter.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Atlas gains intelligence Boston Dynamics is making rapid progress toward commercializing humanoid robots, with its Atlas platform approaching the level of autonomy required for industrial deployment, according to a new report from KB Securities.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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But while the call for tax reform gains momentum yearly among rank-and-file lawmakers, the major proposals cannot get past Lamont, who is focused paying down Connecticut’s massive pension debt.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Barely 20 minutes into the game, the crowd suddenly gets quiet as people hold their breaths in anticipation.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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And the referee, who gets it together in time to brandish a yellow card.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Procures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procures. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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