procures

verb

present tense third-person singular of procure
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 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
  1. earns
  2. reaps
  3. wins
  4. obtains
  5. garners
  6. makes
  7. gains
  8. gets
Verb
  • Final Thoughts The Bluetti Elite 300 delivers an impressive balance of high capacity, dense portability, and real-world versatility that easily earns it our Editors' Choice award.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The next question is whether a higher-tech wearable actually earns a spot on your nightstand.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of earns
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
Definition of reaps
Verb
  • The work ahead is to continue delivering strong results for our Country and communicating to the American people the major wins that this Administration is making every single day.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • No matter which candidate wins in November, the City Council will have fewer than three Black members for the first time in 63 years.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of wins
Verb
  • 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
  • Pacioni said the warrant was of a type — a Ramey warrant — that a law enforcement agency obtains through a court without review or approval by the district attorney’s office.
    — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of obtains
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
Definition of garners
Verb
  • The third guest of the night is a comedian (Kam Patterson), who, after seeing what has been happening, makes a wise choice.
    — William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Hyun agreed that filmmaking skill is what makes the difference.
    — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of makes
Verb
  • In wave election years, as this year is expected to be, the party that gains seats in Congress often had more competitive primaries, a consequence of the increase in candidates seeking nomination and the enthusiasm of voters.
    — Robert Boatright, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
  • That equipment must also keep pace as the aircraft gains new capabilities.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of gains
Verb
  • Not everyone gets a godparent like Charlie, Lou, Sheldon, or Janice.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The lounge When leaving through JFK’s Terminal 7, Condor Business Class gets you access to the Horizons Lounge which is perfectly nice with a small spread of complimentary hot food and a full bar.
    — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of gets

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“Procures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procures. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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