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 During the government shutdown, DHS procured a pair of new luxury jets, each valued at upwards of $70 million, for Noem’s travel. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 16 July 2026 The nonprofit Siesta Valley Foundation that procured the facility’s lease from EBMUD is responsible for the conservation program. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 Although both militaries have procured a large number of artillery pieces through foreign aid, domestic development, and refurbishing older systems, these losses are very significant. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 As the work is winding down, Lois mans a makeshift grill or outdoor oven and prepares dinner, often incorporating produce procured on-site. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 For example, the tourist melting in the heat wearing a fedora procured at a cheap souvenir shop near the train station is a dead giveaway of someone not from the area. — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 Are our recent elections really worse than 1828’s, when that brilliant-yet-boring New Englander John Quincy Adams was reported to have procured American girls for the Russian Czar? — Greg Jackson, Time, 23 June 2026 It was procured by the Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) in 2025. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026 Sam Crampton, of O,R&L Commercial, represented the landlord, Ezra Holdings, LLC and also procured the tenant in the transaction. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026

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Two seasons later, Dryer earned his one and only Pro Bowl nod.

— Jim Reineking, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Will Richard does all of the little things With the regular Warriors squad, Will Richard earned his minutes by doing all of the unglamorous things on the court.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Definition of earned

Verb

The offbeat film became a critical and audience hit, grossing $140 million, and reaped Oscars for Hunter, Paquin and screenwriter Campion.

— Chris Morris, Variety, 13 July 2026
Since 2013, Chevron has consistently charged the highest gas prices in the state and reaped the biggest profit margins.

— Jerry McNerney, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

Definition of reaped

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And when Burnham — favored by many within Labour to lead the party and the country — won a special election for a seat in Parliament, Starmer gave in to the mounting pressure to quit.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Spain, meanwhile, is unbeaten in 37 straight matches and won both the 2022-23 UEFA Nations League and 2024 European Championship.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of won

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Surveillance footage obtained by The Associated Press appears to show a white sedan, believed to be Durán Guerrero on his way to work, driving in circles near an intersection before an unmarked vehicle blocks its path.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
The youngest victim was 5-year-old Dayana Arlotti, who died alongside her father Williams Arlotti, who drowned while trying to find a lifeboat, according to court documents obtained by The Guardian.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of obtained

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Tuchel made three changes to his starting lineup for Wednesday’s match, opting for Rogers instead of Noni Madueke on the right wing and defenders Reece James and Djed Spence in place of Marc Guehi and Ezri Konsa.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Sure enough, the public fight made headlines — so the next day, Riley gets a FaceTime call from her mother, Kandi.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 July 2026

Definition of made

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Since the start of 2026, the New York Democrat has garnered only $500.

— Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
Workload is part of the equation, and an aspect that’s garnered plenty of attention in Ohtani’s first full season balancing two-way duties since 2023.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of garnered

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Kansas City got just a small taste of the magnetic fever over Lionel Messi, the global superstar who is regarded as one of the best ever to kick a ball.

— PJ Green July 13, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Each player got 15 swings in the second round, with batters homering on their final swings continuing until not homering.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026

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