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
Last week the government procured an indictment of former FBI director James Comey despite questions about the strength of the case from the top federal prosecutor in Northern Virginia, among others.
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Steve Inskeep, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Cushman & Wakefield’s executive vice chairmen, Jeff Chiate and Will Strong; directors Michael Matchett and John Schreck; senior director Phillip Eilers; and CBRE’s executive vice presidents, Joe Cesta, Tyler Carner and Jeremy Ballenger, represented the seller and procured the buyer.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
The permit reportedly includes a clause that permission can be revoked as long as the person who procured it is notified at least 24 hours in advance, the outlet stated.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Serhii Sternenko, a Ukrainian volunteer and head of a major charitable foundation, wrote on social media that as many as 60% of FPV drones procured under state contracts are either unusable or require extensive reworking after delivery.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Under applicable law, judges are only expected to vacate an arbitration award in narrow circumstances, such as when the award is procured by fraud or when the arbitrator exceeded their contractual authority.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Building the port with funding offered by the government or procured from banks might be more lucrative than running it.
—M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
The felony pandering charge alleges Mays procured another person for the purpose of prostitution, according to the California Penal Code.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
All components can be procured through e-commerce, and the robot is built with a minimal number of parts.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Aug. 2025
Steve Inskeep, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Cushman & Wakefield’s executive vice chairmen, Jeff Chiate and Will Strong; directors Michael Matchett and John Schreck; senior director Phillip Eilers; and CBRE’s executive vice presidents, Joe Cesta, Tyler Carner and Jeremy Ballenger, represented the seller and procured the buyer.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
The permit reportedly includes a clause that permission can be revoked as long as the person who procured it is notified at least 24 hours in advance, the outlet stated.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Serhii Sternenko, a Ukrainian volunteer and head of a major charitable foundation, wrote on social media that as many as 60% of FPV drones procured under state contracts are either unusable or require extensive reworking after delivery.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Under applicable law, judges are only expected to vacate an arbitration award in narrow circumstances, such as when the award is procured by fraud or when the arbitrator exceeded their contractual authority.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Building the port with funding offered by the government or procured from banks might be more lucrative than running it.
—M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
The felony pandering charge alleges Mays procured another person for the purpose of prostitution, according to the California Penal Code.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
All components can be procured through e-commerce, and the robot is built with a minimal number of parts.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procured
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Hoka Rincon 4 One of the most affordable options on our list, the Hoka Rincon 4 has earned high praise from shoppers for its considerable comfort, support, and cushion.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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This dedication earned him a city proclamation recognizing his impact on Kansas City’s art scene.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
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The result is that Hamas has reaped the political windfall of its own callous cowardice.—
Aviva Klompas,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Michigan Lottery jackpot recipients included a man from Genesee County who won $25,000 a year for life through a Lucky For Life game, and a woman from Oakland County who reaped $4 million by playing an Electric 300s game.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Missouri could have won its 16th straight at home Saturday but lost to the Crimson Tide.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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Pittsburg State has won five straight and stands 5-1, 4-1 in the MIAA.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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After the team’s 14 rushes gained just 19 yards, there was some belief that maybe the Dolphins couldn’t run the ball.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Backdrop was founded in 2018 by Natalie and her husband Caleb Ebel, and quickly gained a cult following for its selection of paint colors.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Charlotte Observer obtained the documents through a public records request to the town.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Foundation emails obtained by the Herald show the club membership was actually under Gatlin’s name.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Boise State generally made life miserable for Layne, the Idaho Vandals transfer who followed his coach, Jason Eck, from Moscow to Albuquerque.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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Luis Suarez made it 3-0 with a right-footed blast to the top right corner at the 61-minute mark.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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The video has garnered 95,900 likes and 659,700 views.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The show became a cultural phenomenon, though Keaton garnered early press for refusing a $50 nightly bonus to shed her clothes during performances, according to Playbill.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers got past the Phillies without their bats ever really coming to life.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Went through the progression as normal and got two negative plays in a row after the screen.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Procured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procured. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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