procure

verb

prə-ˈkyu̇r How to pronounce procure (audio)
Definition of procurenext
as in to earn
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 Synonyms for procure
  1. earn
  2. reap
  3. win
  4. obtain
  5. gain
  6. make
  7. garner
  8. get
Verb
  • In 2017, the NFL launched its International Player Pathway (IPP) program that seeks out top talent from overseas to provide them with the opportunity to develop their skills and eventually earn a spot on the league's roster.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • This year’s show also featured a reunion of Steel Train, the band Antonoff earned his chops with in the early ‘00s, performing together for the first time in a decade.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of earn
Verb
  • Let the wash sit on your skin for an extra minute to really reap its skin-nourishing benefits.
    Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
  • In the course of the past few years, corporations have learned to gamify the system in order to reap payments from the government, while simultaneously making necessary care more expensive for patients.
    Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of reap
Verb
  • Lottery News:Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says Powerball winning numbers for 12/14/2024 The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Saturday, Dec. 14 are 11, 17, 23, 52 and 67.
    Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The Jets went 30-64 under Douglas and did not make the playoffs or finish with a winning record in any year of his tenure.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of win
Verb
  • Family of shooter: Court records obtained by CNN on Wednesday show that Rupnow’s parents have been married and divorced twice, with court orders requiring the teen to split time between her mother’s home and her father’s.
    Karina Tsui, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Dallas County records obtained by USA TODAY show Thompson has been transferred from Ellis County jail to Dallas County jail.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of obtain
Verb
  • Perhaps some in the housing sector will gain from higher inflation.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Nonetheless, gaining access to the Casgevy or Lyfgenia, listed at $2.2 and $3.1 million, respectively, is difficult.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of gain
Verb
  • Over time, Alexandra Foods’ goods began selling in 30 states, making their mark across a nation that Mark and Alexandra made home decades before.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • People prohibited from owning guns, like felons, can readily obtain ghost guns, which do not bear serial numbers, unlike firearms made by companies and bought from licensed dealers.
    Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of make
Verb
  • The end results tend to be lighthearted, of the moment, frequently nostalgic, and likely to garner millions of views.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
  • His hardball approach seems to have garnered favor with voters, who handed him a 58% approval rating, per January polling from Morning Consult.
    Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of garner
Verb
  • The way he's gotten to F1 has been a little difficult the last couple of years.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Anthopoulos said Grant Holmes will get a chance to win a starting job after impressing as both a reliever and starter in his 2024 rookie season.
    David O'Brien, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of get
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