as in earned
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 procured
Stylist Andrew Mukamal also procured archival Boucheron brooches from the early 20th century.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
The minerals would be procured and stored for automakers, tech firms and other types of manufacturers.
—Kristin Brown, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
On the most quotidian level, advertising commitments must be procured ahead of the 2026 MLB campaign, and while many sponsors have multiyear deals in place, the RSNs cannot afford to stagger into the coming baseball season with anything less than a 90% sell-through rate.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Most power on the PJM grid is procured in the day-ahead market based on forecasts and real-time prices will swing depending on actual conditions.
—Naureen S Malik, Bloomberg, 26 Jan. 2026
For global health, this translates directly into fewer vaccines procured, fewer prevention campaigns funded, and dangerously thin emergency buffers.
—Sylvana Quader Sinha, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Comer announced at a committee hearing Wednesday that lawmakers had succeeded in nailing down a date for a deposition with the British former socialite who procured victims for Epstein.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Both attorneys now work for different law firms when they were first procured for the case but have since moved to other firms.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
The buyer, Superior Equipment and Supplies of Southington, was procured by Mark Berkowitz, also of O,R&L Commercial, according to the company.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
The minerals would be procured and stored for automakers, tech firms and other types of manufacturers.
—Kristin Brown, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
On the most quotidian level, advertising commitments must be procured ahead of the 2026 MLB campaign, and while many sponsors have multiyear deals in place, the RSNs cannot afford to stagger into the coming baseball season with anything less than a 90% sell-through rate.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Most power on the PJM grid is procured in the day-ahead market based on forecasts and real-time prices will swing depending on actual conditions.
—Naureen S Malik, Bloomberg, 26 Jan. 2026
For global health, this translates directly into fewer vaccines procured, fewer prevention campaigns funded, and dangerously thin emergency buffers.
—Sylvana Quader Sinha, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Comer announced at a committee hearing Wednesday that lawmakers had succeeded in nailing down a date for a deposition with the British former socialite who procured victims for Epstein.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Both attorneys now work for different law firms when they were first procured for the case but have since moved to other firms.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
The buyer, Superior Equipment and Supplies of Southington, was procured by Mark Berkowitz, also of O,R&L Commercial, according to the company.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procured
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Terrance Gore, a baseball player whose remarkable speed earned him spots on three championship teams, including the 2020 Dodgers, died Friday, the Kansas City Royals announced on social media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Hegseth earned a master's degree from Harvard but symbolically returned his diploma in a 2022 Fox News segment.—
JOCELYN GECKER,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Memphis reaped seven firsts for Bane and Jackson, plus two prospects.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Alkadiri says the main American companies that reaped big rewards in post-invasion Iraq were oil services companies.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Hornets went 80-19 and won four CIF San Diego Section championships and three state titles in Carter’s time on the Lincoln staff.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Castro scored 17 points for La Mirada, which had won 14 consecutive games.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The company says the attacker gained brief, unauthorized access to a small part of its network before being removed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The website gained momentum after the Serve fleet essentially doubled the number of robots in Chicago last fall, Robertson said.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The description was obtained from a forensic analysis of the Ring camera video from Guthrie’s front door.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Surveillance video obtained by Bronx News 12 shows Sincere arguing with several men outside a car at the curb before a hooded gunman drew a weapon and opened fire.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the recent volatility has made some analysts wonder if gold still has the same luster as an investment.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The material is made from hydrogel, a water-rich, gel-like substance, and is produced using a technique the team describes as 4D printing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The idea has garnered skepticism from many in the industry and among free-market economists.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rx Kids has garnered bipartisan support though House Speaker Matt Hall, R-Richland Township, has alleged the program gives cash payments to non-citizens to have children.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Clegg said judges got creative to attract attorneys.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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The United States certainly got a favorable group to ease into this tournament.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Procured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procured. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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