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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procure
Verb
-
Earlier this year, five Tenet Healthcare hospitals sued a different hospital ratings organization called the Leapfrog Group after its hospitals earned low safety grades, according to the Miami Herald.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025 -
Instead, the latest Marvel movie picks up with its titular foursome several years into their new careers, having already earned fame and respect as the only superheroes on their planet, known as Earth 828.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
-
Of course, red meat isn't for everyone, and for those looking to reap the benefits without sinking their teeth into steak, there are alternatives.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
-
The Future Of Sports Coverage ESPN is reaping rewards from its bet on McAfee in a media environment seemingly driven by algorithms and outrageous takes.—
Nicole Kraft,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
-
While on that topic, the Vols – coached by Tony Vitello – won the CWS in 2024, ending a 15-year team NCAA drought for UT and fueling a fun baseball rivalry because the state’s two SEC school.—
Gentry Estes,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
-
Democrats have only once won three gubernatorial elections in a row in Wisconsin.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
-
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis is planning a sweeping reorganization of Austin Police Department personnel that would reassign dozens of officers from specialized units to street patrol, according to an email obtained by the American-Statesman.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
-
The attack on Osirak became the foundation of the Begin doctrine, which held that no adversary in the region would be permitted to obtain a nuclear weapon.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
Verb
-
While the rubber-burning speed has yet to be realized, Musk’s tunnels are gaining traction as a new form of public transportation.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
-
Despite ongoing questions about privacy and biometric data collection, World has gained significant traction, with more than 12 million people verified through Orbs and approximately 26 million users downloading the app.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Verb
-
According to Deadline, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is projected to make $40 million to $45 million in its second Friday to Sunday frame, which, on the bottom end of that forecast, is a 66% drop in business from its opening weekend.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
-
In 1997, the family made the decision to exit the mall and take a freestanding location in a strip mall in Danvers.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The proposal garnered bipartisan support among politicians and has broad support among the public.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
-
Holland poked 12 steals and garnered 26 free-throw attempts in just three games for a fun, spicy Detroit outfit.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
Verb
-
Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
-
Symptoms of the disease, which can take up to 14 days after exposure to show up, include: Cough Fever Headaches Muscle aches Shortness of breath The disease can be treated with antibiotics, and most healthy people who get infected usually get better, but complications are possible.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Procure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procure. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share