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
The 700-piece art collection, a mix of works procured at auction and bespoke commissions.
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Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
The Alexanders also procured drugs, including GHB and cocaine, and would sometimes spike women's drinks before assaulting them, the indictment said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
With funding from the European Union, UNICEF procured and facilitated the entry of 53,000 liters of chlorine in total, along with other chemicals designated for desalination plants.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Even so, experts say bacteria can still contaminate milk — even when procured from a sparkling-clean udder.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors allege Wen established an export company in Texas, where firearms and ammunition were procured and transported to the Los Angeles area, then ultimately packed in cargo containers bearing fake inventory manifests for shipment to North Korea as recently as 2023.
—Josh Campbell, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
Pasta procured, Gibbs boarded the waiting bus, which shuttled her back to the library.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
It was styled by Sarah Slutsky Tooley and procured from Shrimpton Couture.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 23 Nov. 2024
According to Scott, such events allowed an emperor to show off what sort of animals could be procured from the far reaches of the empire that people in Rome had never seen before.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
The Alexanders also procured drugs, including GHB and cocaine, and would sometimes spike women's drinks before assaulting them, the indictment said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
With funding from the European Union, UNICEF procured and facilitated the entry of 53,000 liters of chlorine in total, along with other chemicals designated for desalination plants.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Even so, experts say bacteria can still contaminate milk — even when procured from a sparkling-clean udder.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors allege Wen established an export company in Texas, where firearms and ammunition were procured and transported to the Los Angeles area, then ultimately packed in cargo containers bearing fake inventory manifests for shipment to North Korea as recently as 2023.
—Josh Campbell, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
Pasta procured, Gibbs boarded the waiting bus, which shuttled her back to the library.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
It was styled by Sarah Slutsky Tooley and procured from Shrimpton Couture.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 23 Nov. 2024
According to Scott, such events allowed an emperor to show off what sort of animals could be procured from the far reaches of the empire that people in Rome had never seen before.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procured
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According to our friends from STATS Perform, exactly one team has ever done that … at least since earned (and unearned) runs became an official stat in both leagues in 1913.Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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And interestingly, the emus’ resilience in the war earned them a place of respect in Australian culture.Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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In recent years, no investment has reaped bigger profits than Baron’s longtime bet on Tesla.Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens notched big Christmas Day victories on their way to the playoffs, and the Netflix streams of those games reaped record ratings.Hank Sanders, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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No one has won the grand prize in the last 29 drawings, as the jackpot has ballooned.Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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One ticket, sold in Michigan, matched the five numbers and won $1 million.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Nvidia – The chipmaker gained almost 1%, adding to the gains seen in the previous session.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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This is an all-time bag fumble, not just for that Kansas State team but for a program that could have gained so much from being in the first BCS title game.Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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However, nowadays, most elemental magnesium is obtained by electrolysis of magnesium chloride, which can be obtained in virtually unlimited quantities from salt water.David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Barium is obtained from the barium-sulfate baryte.David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The clip reemerged and made its rounds on social media.Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The footage, which has garnered almost 225,000 views, captures a scenario familiar to anyone who has struggled with teaching their dog to reliably come when called.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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The show's seven episodes garnered 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, with just 64% for its audience score.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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The Yankees acquired the right-handed Beeter, 26, in the August 2022 trade that sent struggling slugger Joey Gallo to the Los Angeles Dodgers.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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When Pittsburgh hired Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator, acquired Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to play quarterback and drafted three offensive linemen in the first four rounds, big things were predicted for the run game.Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Procured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procured. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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