as in earning
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 procuring
There’s also the challenge of procuring ingredients consistently and affordably—which, if done strategically, can also be an opportunity for farmers and food systems.
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Reem Alabali Radovan, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Russian barrages are aiming at power plants and large substations, and procuring replacement equipment such as transformers can take months, according to Dennis Sakva, an energy sector analyst at Dragon Capital, a Ukrainian investment company.
—Vasilisa Stepanenko, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Social media has even made the bags so popular that procuring one has become next to impossible.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Maxwell is eligible for release in 2037 after serving a 20-year sentence for procuring girls for Epstein, who was found dead in a federal jail in New York City before his trial in 2019.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
For the first time in over a decade, the comedian returns to the stage for a stand-up that touches on everything from tackling anxiety to procuring cat medication.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
The federal indictment came over a decade after Epstein in 2008 pleaded guilty in Florida to procuring a person under 18 for prostitution and felony solicitation of prostitution — in a plea deal that has since been criticized as far too lenient.
—Raquel Coronell Uribe, NBC news, 20 Dec. 2025
Gates said that his relationship with Epstein came to an end following a series of meetings in 2011—three years after Epstein's conviction for procuring a child for prostitution.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Analysts have also seen evidence that Russia is procuring commercial satellite imagery from the private market – an indication that its own capabilities are not up to scratch.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Reem Alabali Radovan, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Russian barrages are aiming at power plants and large substations, and procuring replacement equipment such as transformers can take months, according to Dennis Sakva, an energy sector analyst at Dragon Capital, a Ukrainian investment company.
—Vasilisa Stepanenko, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Social media has even made the bags so popular that procuring one has become next to impossible.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Maxwell is eligible for release in 2037 after serving a 20-year sentence for procuring girls for Epstein, who was found dead in a federal jail in New York City before his trial in 2019.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
For the first time in over a decade, the comedian returns to the stage for a stand-up that touches on everything from tackling anxiety to procuring cat medication.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
The federal indictment came over a decade after Epstein in 2008 pleaded guilty in Florida to procuring a person under 18 for prostitution and felony solicitation of prostitution — in a plea deal that has since been criticized as far too lenient.
—Raquel Coronell Uribe, NBC news, 20 Dec. 2025
Gates said that his relationship with Epstein came to an end following a series of meetings in 2011—three years after Epstein's conviction for procuring a child for prostitution.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Analysts have also seen evidence that Russia is procuring commercial satellite imagery from the private market – an indication that its own capabilities are not up to scratch.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procuring
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Cannon-Grant was well-known in activist circles in Boston, earning numerous awards, including Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonian of the Year award and a Boston Celtics Heroes Among Us award, both in 2020 amid nationwide protests following the killing of George Floyd.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Only seven units are market rate while the remainder are reserved for residents earning 30%, 50% and 60% of the area median income.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Guaranteed Cash Offer is a commission-free cash purchase of a house, where homeowners can avoid paying commissions and fees while gaining the flexibility to pick their closing and move-out dates.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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O’Hara launched her extraordinary career as one of the ensemble members of the star-making cast of SCTV before gaining acclaim in such films as Beetlejuice, Home Alone, A Mighty Wind and, in a full-circle embrace of her TV roots that earned her an Emmy Award, Schitt’s Creek.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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Belichick also was one of the game's top defensive assistants before taking over in New England, winning two earlier Super Bowls as defensive coordinator for the New York Giants.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Penny Weaver is an award-winning journalist who covers crime, law enforcement, court proceedings and more for the River Valley Democrat-Gazette.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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In February of 2025, the WTA barred Vukov from coaching and obtaining credentials for a year.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Rojas, who turns 37 next month, will not represent his native Venezuela because of difficulty obtaining insurance.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The money flowing into AI and new technology has been a major source of debate on Wall Street as investors increasingly want to see that companies are reaping rewards from the massive spending over the last year.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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The North Stars are reaping the benefits of all that hard work.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Also, the cold weather is forecast to get much worse from Sunday, with temperatures dropping even further and making the time frame for a pause in attacks hard to understand.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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But in elite-level sport, there is also a danger in dreading the consequences of making a mistake.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The picture is Triet’s first feature since her 2023 Cannes Palme d’Or-winning psychological thriller Anatomy of a Fall, which went on to enjoy a major awards-season run, garnering its star Sandra Hüller a Best Actress Academy Award nomination and clinching an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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Williams had plenty of success against the Seahawks’ talented unit in the two regular-season meetings, compiling 96 and 85 rushing + receiving yards in those contests while garnering 39 total touches.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Those eight factors are eating healthy, being active, not smoking, getting high sleep quality, and managing weight, cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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Uhlaender, 41, won the race in skeleton, but the manipulation kept her from getting the requisite points to qualify for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Procuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procuring. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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