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
In aid of executing the judgments, Petitioner procured charging liens over numerous entities controlled by and affiliated with the Verrichias.
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Pakistan had procured the J-10Cs back in 2021, in response to India buying 36 Rafales in 2015.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
When attendees asked about disposal, the rodeo’s organizers spoke vaguely of the zoo and mentioned LSU, but no trucks were in fact procured, refrigerated or otherwise.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Jordan Weems, already designated for assignment once this season, threw 37 pitches and procured one out on Sunday in a seven-run game.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
The case began as a suit by Global-subsidiary Alliance in 2024 against Project Service, which was partially procured by Applegreen in 2019.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Items procured in this manner included a bulletproof Escalade, high-end watches, and a 19-foot LED television.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Chao also said that Batty had indeed shown up to help her rescue the third bunny, who was part of the group that the original owner had surrendered and been procured by Batty.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors recently approved a default power supply policy that would ensure the agency has procured enough energy to meet the needs of its residential and business customers if one of the seven member cities switches its default offering.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Pakistan had procured the J-10Cs back in 2021, in response to India buying 36 Rafales in 2015.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
When attendees asked about disposal, the rodeo’s organizers spoke vaguely of the zoo and mentioned LSU, but no trucks were in fact procured, refrigerated or otherwise.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Jordan Weems, already designated for assignment once this season, threw 37 pitches and procured one out on Sunday in a seven-run game.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
The case began as a suit by Global-subsidiary Alliance in 2024 against Project Service, which was partially procured by Applegreen in 2019.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Items procured in this manner included a bulletproof Escalade, high-end watches, and a 19-foot LED television.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Chao also said that Batty had indeed shown up to help her rescue the third bunny, who was part of the group that the original owner had surrendered and been procured by Batty.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors recently approved a default power supply policy that would ensure the agency has procured enough energy to meet the needs of its residential and business customers if one of the seven member cities switches its default offering.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procured
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Velasco's wife, a teacher who earned her doctorate alongside him, pushed him to change his approach.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The scene touched the hearts of viewers and earned rave reviews from critics.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Through these changes in price and wait times, the defendants have reaped growing profits, according to the complaint.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Chicago reaped the benefits of Burden's slide and may have nabbed one of the draft's biggest steals as a result.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Charlotte forced five Tar Heels three-and-outs, held them to 33% on third-down attempts, and won the time of possession battle.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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After the Yankees won two of three in Houston to start their gauntlet of 12 straight against current playoff teams, Judge was in the lineup and playing right field.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The post quickly gained traction, receiving over 2,700 upvotes.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Startups gained an edge by staying lean, automating manual work and cutting anything that doesn’t drive growth or profit.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Star obtained documents that show the aggregate year-over-year percent change in Platte County’s total residential property valuations from 2019 to 2025.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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All three charges are marked domestic violence-related, per the presiding judge and court records obtained by PEOPLE.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Also made from nonporous silicone, each liner is made from food-grade silicone that’s nontoxic and BPA-free.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The right-hander made his second start with the organization on Saturday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ahead of the season, the set has already garnered glowing reviews from Amazon shoppers for its versatility.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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On TikTok, there are endless videos featuring fan theories and commentary that have garnered thousands of views.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Marcell Ozuna was the DH in each of the next 16 games after that game, before splitting those duties in the past week as Murphy, Acuña and Profar each got one start at DH.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Judging from the excitement that could be heard in Murphy's voice, the Silverdome years got even better for he and his father when future Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders joined the Lions in 1989.—
Scott Talley,
Freep.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Procured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procured. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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