PROCURED Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

procured

verb

past tense of procure

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 But those trades now will be tested if Washington makes good on its threat to sanction any entity, including Indian refiners, that have procured Iranian energy. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 In 2020, as part of the National Security Space Launch program, the US Space Force procured dozens of Vulcan launches for military missions. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026 Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, citizenship may be revoked if it was illegally procured or obtained through the concealment of a material fact or willful misrepresentation. — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 As Cole moved on to a course of archeology studies at NYU and eventually Riverdale, Dylan procured a degree in video game design from the same school, and last starred in the action comedy Under Fire opposite Mason Gooding. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026 But for those committed to pursuing careers in traditional film and television, acting classes are quickly procured, and the path is becoming far less arduous. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations said China procured about 95% of global durian exports between 2020 and 2022. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 According to documents procured by the SLOcal Activists’ Coalition, the county Airports Department spent at least $166,527 to host the three-hour outreach event. — Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 Decades ago, his dad procured a half-moon backboard and enlisted some uncles to help install it in the backyard. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 July 2026

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Directed by Lee Cheol-ha and starring Uhm Jung-hwa, Park Sung-woong, Lee Sang-yun, and Sooyoung, the film has now earned $2 million.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Imanaga allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, two walks and struck out four on 72 pitches (41 strikes).

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of earned

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Antioch’s defensive line — senior Willie Hamilton and Harrison Victor and junior Camryn Mowery — won the trenches the rest of the way.

— Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
The project won the top prize at Guangxi’s provincial science and technology awards on August 24.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of won

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Rage cycling sessions, anxiety yoga and dozens of similar fitness initiatives have gained traction in recent years, inviting people to choose workout classes based on experiences and emotions.

— Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
There was a lot to be gained by doing adult films with the rise of VHS and the democratization of pornography, people being able to watch it in their living rooms.

— Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of gained

Verb

The counterclaims, obtained by TMZ, said the couple paid West $60,000 during the pregnancy under an agreement that addressed termination.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
According to police records obtained by The Athletic, four luxury bags totaling more than $300,000 were stolen.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of obtained

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In the lawsuit, investors alleged they were led to believe that a groundbreaking Wondermind app would be made, advertising deals would be struck, and celebrity cover stories were already underway.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
Clinker is a dark gray, pebble-sized material made by heating limestone and clay in a kiln to about 2,642 degrees Fahrenheit (1,450 degrees Celsius).

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of made

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In the latest survey from the University of New Hampshire, Manzur garnered 34% to Pappas’s 47%.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026
Her cycle of resurrections, the highs and lows, didn’t seem to change her much over the years, even as the highs garnered her over half a billion dollars.

— Shima Oliaee, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

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