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 clerk’s attorneys moved to dismiss the charges on the basis that the indictment was procured through false and misleading testimony, among other grounds.
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Stylist Andrew Mukamal also procured archival Boucheron brooches from the early 20th century.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
The minerals would be procured and stored for automakers, tech firms and other types of manufacturers.
—Kristin Brown, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
On the most quotidian level, advertising commitments must be procured ahead of the 2026 MLB campaign, and while many sponsors have multiyear deals in place, the RSNs cannot afford to stagger into the coming baseball season with anything less than a 90% sell-through rate.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Most power on the PJM grid is procured in the day-ahead market based on forecasts and real-time prices will swing depending on actual conditions.
—Naureen S Malik, Bloomberg, 26 Jan. 2026
For global health, this translates directly into fewer vaccines procured, fewer prevention campaigns funded, and dangerously thin emergency buffers.
—Sylvana Quader Sinha, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Comer announced at a committee hearing Wednesday that lawmakers had succeeded in nailing down a date for a deposition with the British former socialite who procured victims for Epstein.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Both attorneys now work for different law firms when they were first procured for the case but have since moved to other firms.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Stylist Andrew Mukamal also procured archival Boucheron brooches from the early 20th century.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
The minerals would be procured and stored for automakers, tech firms and other types of manufacturers.
—Kristin Brown, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
On the most quotidian level, advertising commitments must be procured ahead of the 2026 MLB campaign, and while many sponsors have multiyear deals in place, the RSNs cannot afford to stagger into the coming baseball season with anything less than a 90% sell-through rate.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Most power on the PJM grid is procured in the day-ahead market based on forecasts and real-time prices will swing depending on actual conditions.
—Naureen S Malik, Bloomberg, 26 Jan. 2026
For global health, this translates directly into fewer vaccines procured, fewer prevention campaigns funded, and dangerously thin emergency buffers.
—Sylvana Quader Sinha, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Comer announced at a committee hearing Wednesday that lawmakers had succeeded in nailing down a date for a deposition with the British former socialite who procured victims for Epstein.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Both attorneys now work for different law firms when they were first procured for the case but have since moved to other firms.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procured
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This resort stands on the edge of Aruba, specifically on Eagle Beach, where the crystal-clear water and white sands have earned it the reputation of being one of the best beaches in the world.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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City Manager Bryan Whitemyer announced the appointment this week, saying Solak earned the confidence of city staff and residents during his time leading the department.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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But until then, studio ownership ensured their theaters got all the first run openings, and the greater profits reaped from them.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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If Pumas reaped greater stamina from high-altitude training, the San Diegans held an edge in height and their strong desire to apply it.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Oligui Nguema won the presidential election, raising hopes for a return to constitutional democracy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Dahlen won five Super Bowls across a tenure of nearly two decades with the San Francisco 49ers, and won two more as the Broncos’ director of player personnel in 1997 and 1998.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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Vast intends to launch a pathfinder station called Haven-1 to LEO in 2027, then use the experience gained to build and operate the multi-module Haven-2 over the next few years.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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During filming, Yeo was pregnant and gained 30 kilograms.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors said in the indictment that Snapdragon SoC trade secrets had independent economic value because they were not generally known and could not be readily obtained from Company 2's competitors, who could benefit from their disclosure or use.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Farsad Law Office has also obtained multi-million-dollar recoveries for injured clients in personal injury and civil litigation against corporate and governmental defendants.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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In Idaho, the defense strategy in a homicide case requires a judge to allow the claim to be made to jurors.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Just 29 of his 462 league appearances were made in the Welsh club’s colours, and yet, even now, two-and-a-half years after hanging up his gloves for the final time at the age of 40, the second of two stints at The Racecourse Ground still resonates.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Named after the 19th-Century Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister Viscount Palmerston, the cat quickly garnered a large online fanbase, boasting nearly 100,000 followers as of Tuesday who closely tracked his adventures across Westminster.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, this particular crash, garnered significant public attention and necessitated our department put out a statement with the basic facts of the incident.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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But Wemby got his painfully cool peers to play along, to pick up the tempo – and their defense, often at half court.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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As a plant biologist, Kato knew that bioplastics could be made from plants and got curious about the possibilities.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Procured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procured. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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