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 flowers must be procured, the tents put up in the garden, and the finishing touches added around the home before her guests arrive.
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Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Judges are obligated to give high deference to arbitrators and are expected to uphold awards so long as the award was not procured by fraud and the arbitrator didn’t fail to consider relevant evidence or follow basic legal principles.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
However, Paturel said, it will be delayed until the remaining $3 million is procured.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
Berkowitz represented the seller and procured the buyer.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
Tickets -- which can be procured online or by calling 501-279-5777 -- are required for guest seating, but the ceremonies can also be livestreamed here.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 7 May 2026
As league sources said on Monday, the Trail Blazers have cast a net so wide that the list of candidates could be almost 20 coaches long and, in the end, will consist of names procured by both Dundon and general manager Joe Cronin.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 5 May 2026
First, face wash, procured by her parents from Costco.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The drinks are procured through the local temple’s tax system.
—Geoff Childs, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Judges are obligated to give high deference to arbitrators and are expected to uphold awards so long as the award was not procured by fraud and the arbitrator didn’t fail to consider relevant evidence or follow basic legal principles.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
However, Paturel said, it will be delayed until the remaining $3 million is procured.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
Berkowitz represented the seller and procured the buyer.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
Tickets -- which can be procured online or by calling 501-279-5777 -- are required for guest seating, but the ceremonies can also be livestreamed here.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 7 May 2026
As league sources said on Monday, the Trail Blazers have cast a net so wide that the list of candidates could be almost 20 coaches long and, in the end, will consist of names procured by both Dundon and general manager Joe Cronin.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 5 May 2026
First, face wash, procured by her parents from Costco.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The drinks are procured through the local temple’s tax system.
—Geoff Childs, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procured
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This rapid breakthrough, combined with early reforms such as releasing political prisoners and allowing a freer press, earned him the Nobel Peace Prize.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Bianco earned a 1 percentage point increase, while Mahan and Porter lost 3 and 5 percentage points, respectively.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The writing and production teams immediately reaped massive benefits, creatively and practically, from the relocation.—
Scott Huver,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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These four firms have reaped enormous profits at the expense of Texas cattle ranchers and consumers nationwide.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The Canadiens won that series for a few different reasons, but goaltending was a big one.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Hopkinton won Tuesday’s North/West sectional while Concord-Carlisle’s Sophie Redmond won the individual title.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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Those who survived smallpox gained a lifelong immunity to it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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That trend gained significant momentum during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, when organizers abruptly restricted alcohol sales inside stadiums just days before the tournament began.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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On Wednesday, May 20, The Substance actor, 72, filed a petition to end his $13,750 monthly child support payments to his ex-wife Kimberly Buffington for his 18-year-old twins Thomas and Zoe following their high school graduation, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The assault happened in September 1992, and his victim was under 14 years old, per online court records obtained by USA TODAY.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Families living in barndominiums have made choices to own animals, raise their own crops and garden, get outside and play.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Here, Chinese laborers, factory workers, seamstresses, nail technicians, and cooks take glorious center stage, their lives and deepest yearnings made epic.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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In addition, the bank also garnered global recognition.—
DBS Private Bank,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Rolfo | Moment | Getty Images This summer, mega artist Harry Styles will take the stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City for an exclusive 30-show residency – his only planned stop in the country and a show that's garnered intense attention since its announcement.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
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But this drone was designed to fly in the open air, and never got a chance to venture into the lava tubes before ultimately meeting its demise in 2024.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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Oregon closer Devin Bell got Cashel Dugger and Espinoza to strike out swinging.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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“Procured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procured. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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