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
All components can be procured through e-commerce, and the robot is built with a minimal number of parts.
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Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Aug. 2025
In aid of executing the judgments, Petitioner procured charging liens over numerous entities controlled by and affiliated with the Verrichias.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Pakistan had procured the J-10Cs back in 2021, in response to India buying 36 Rafales in 2015.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
When attendees asked about disposal, the rodeo’s organizers spoke vaguely of the zoo and mentioned LSU, but no trucks were in fact procured, refrigerated or otherwise.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Jordan Weems, already designated for assignment once this season, threw 37 pitches and procured one out on Sunday in a seven-run game.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
The case began as a suit by Global-subsidiary Alliance in 2024 against Project Service, which was partially procured by Applegreen in 2019.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Items procured in this manner included a bulletproof Escalade, high-end watches, and a 19-foot LED television.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Chao also said that Batty had indeed shown up to help her rescue the third bunny, who was part of the group that the original owner had surrendered and been procured by Batty.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Aug. 2025
In aid of executing the judgments, Petitioner procured charging liens over numerous entities controlled by and affiliated with the Verrichias.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Pakistan had procured the J-10Cs back in 2021, in response to India buying 36 Rafales in 2015.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
When attendees asked about disposal, the rodeo’s organizers spoke vaguely of the zoo and mentioned LSU, but no trucks were in fact procured, refrigerated or otherwise.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Jordan Weems, already designated for assignment once this season, threw 37 pitches and procured one out on Sunday in a seven-run game.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
The case began as a suit by Global-subsidiary Alliance in 2024 against Project Service, which was partially procured by Applegreen in 2019.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Items procured in this manner included a bulletproof Escalade, high-end watches, and a 19-foot LED television.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Chao also said that Batty had indeed shown up to help her rescue the third bunny, who was part of the group that the original owner had surrendered and been procured by Batty.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procured
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Velasco's wife, a teacher who earned her doctorate alongside him, pushed him to change his approach.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The scene touched the hearts of viewers and earned rave reviews from critics.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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As the roughly 41% stakeholder in Oracle, Ellison has reaped the greatest benefits from his tech company’s 450% share price growth over the last five years.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Initially, his appointment reaped rewards.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Charlotte forced five Tar Heels three-and-outs, held them to 33% on third-down attempts, and won the time of possession battle.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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After the Yankees won two of three in Houston to start their gauntlet of 12 straight against current playoff teams, Judge was in the lineup and playing right field.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Heading into Tuesday’s report, Oracle shares were up 46% for the year, while the Nasdaq had gained 13%.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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The case gained widespread attention after the Charlotte Area Transit System released video footage of the killing over the weekend.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Star obtained documents that show the aggregate year-over-year percent change in Platte County’s total residential property valuations from 2019 to 2025.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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All three charges are marked domestic violence-related, per the presiding judge and court records obtained by PEOPLE.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Also made from nonporous silicone, each liner is made from food-grade silicone that’s nontoxic and BPA-free.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The right-hander made his second start with the organization on Saturday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Vitra Fire Station’s sharp, angular concrete planes garnered international acclaim for Hadid, putting her name and architectural style on the global map.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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Capitalizing on the attention track received during the Paris Games, Athlos’ event last year garnered 3 million viewers across YouTube, ESPN+, ESPN2, DAZN and X/Twitter.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Police reported the suspect got into an awaiting black SUV driven by a second suspect, and the pair fled the scene.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Boise State football got the train back on the tracks last Friday night, torching Eastern Washington 51-14 in the Broncos’ home opener to get to 1-1 on the season.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Procured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procured. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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