procuring

Definition of procuringnext
present participle of procure

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of procuring Opening the second location will involve building a new cart and procuring new equipment, followed by the usual permitting challenges. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026 Opposition governors offered important but limited help by producing their own vaccine guidance and procuring their own vaccines. Jessica A.j. Rich, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026 Over hours of closed-door testimony, the Clintons both denied knowledge of Epstein's crimes prior to his guilty plea in 2008 for soliciting prostitution and procuring a minor for prostitution. Ava Berger, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026 The startup is currently in discussions with a number of governments in the Middle East about procuring its tech, Salm said, though declined to share which. Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026 One requires election records to be maintained for 22 months, while the other prohibits procuring, casting or tabulating false, fictitious or fraudulent ballots. CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026 One requires election records to be maintained for 22 months, while the other prohibits procuring, casting or tabulating false, fictitious or fraudulent ballots. ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026 Epstein had been convicted of procuring an underage girl for prostitution. Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026 Epstein was convicted in 2008 on one count of soliciting prostitution and one count of procuring a minor for prostitution. Janelle Ash , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procuring
Verb
  • Ryan Gusto, Andrew Nardi, Lake Bachar and Michael Petersen each pitched a scoreless inning out of the bullpen, with Petersen earning his first career MLB save.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • From 2019 to 2024, ARC billed the state over $400 million for psychoeducation and peer support, earning the company more than $125 million, about a quarter of all reimbursements paid to Kentucky providers during that time.
    Alex Acquisto, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • At the western edge of the city, where San Francisco meets the Pacific Ocean, skateboarding is gaining new ground.
    Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Along with other conflicts, terrorist attacks, and the detritus of previous wars, bomb detection and disposal units are gaining far too much experience in dealing with such threats to life and limb as well as learning from the painful examples of others.
    David Szondy April 11, New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Seattle's four-game winning streak ended.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The Kings had their five-game winning streak halted.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • While patients with no coverage may be eligible for emergency Medicaid or hospital financial assistance to help cover costs, advocates warn that obtaining approval for it is not easy due to documentation requirements and difficulties navigating the application process.
    Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The five courses are available online for free and are prerequisites to obtaining a Firefighter Type II certificate, which is given to entry-level wildland firefighters who are responsible for fire suppression, fuels management and mop-up operations.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the highest-income households are reaping the biggest gains.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Downtown is reaping the harvest of seeds planted years ago, Taft said.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The new law allows Britain to extend the reach of its criminal jurisdiction to crack down on migrants making the dangerous crossing.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The unofficial queen of the flower crown, Vanessa Hudgens was spotted making her way through the crowd during Coachella 2012.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Expansive subdivision plans and an annexation for a wastewater infrastructure project are moving forward after garnering votes of approval at Crown Point’s April city council meeting.
    Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The documentary follows Christine Marie, a former fundamentalist who became an expert in cults, and her husband, Tolga Katas, embedding themselves among the Samuelite Group with the hopes of garnering evidence to bring to the police.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But after getting as close as six in the third, the Heat went into the fourth down 102-90, with the deficit back into the 20s less than four minutes into that final period.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Heiskanen appeared to get sandwiched in between Hartman and the boards before going down in a heap and possibly getting his knee tangled up underneath him.
    R.J. Coyle, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026

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“Procuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procuring. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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