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
The startup is currently in discussions with a number of governments in the Middle East about procuring its tech, Salm said, though declined to share which.
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
One requires election records to be maintained for 22 months, while the other prohibits procuring, casting or tabulating false, fictitious or fraudulent ballots.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
One requires election records to be maintained for 22 months, while the other prohibits procuring, casting or tabulating false, fictitious or fraudulent ballots.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Epstein had been convicted of procuring an underage girl for prostitution.
—Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
Epstein was convicted in 2008 on one count of soliciting prostitution and one count of procuring a minor for prostitution.
—Janelle Ash , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
But truck canopies are meant to be outfitted, and Tekton brings its camper expertise to the fore in building and procuring a full lineup of base camp-ready add-ons.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
How to Harvest Cucumbers Knowing when to harvest your cucumbers is important not just for procuring delicious vegetables but also for maintaining a consistent supply throughout the season.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
The plaintiffs claim that Jackson’s employees were complicit in Jackson’s abuse, often procuring alcohol and drugs for him with the knowledge of what they would be used for.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2026
Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
One requires election records to be maintained for 22 months, while the other prohibits procuring, casting or tabulating false, fictitious or fraudulent ballots.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
One requires election records to be maintained for 22 months, while the other prohibits procuring, casting or tabulating false, fictitious or fraudulent ballots.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Epstein had been convicted of procuring an underage girl for prostitution.
—Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
Epstein was convicted in 2008 on one count of soliciting prostitution and one count of procuring a minor for prostitution.
—Janelle Ash , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
But truck canopies are meant to be outfitted, and Tekton brings its camper expertise to the fore in building and procuring a full lineup of base camp-ready add-ons.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
How to Harvest Cucumbers Knowing when to harvest your cucumbers is important not just for procuring delicious vegetables but also for maintaining a consistent supply throughout the season.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
The plaintiffs claim that Jackson’s employees were complicit in Jackson’s abuse, often procuring alcohol and drugs for him with the knowledge of what they would be used for.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procuring
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Households earning over $100,000 annually now account for roughly 75 percent of Walmart’s recent market share gains.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those two will set the tone for Orlando and remain crucial to earning three points at home.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Among the most common varieties are white, whole wheat, and sourdough – but rye is another type that has been steadily gaining attention.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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As the Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, gaining Collins’ support will be crucial for the White House, as Republicans hold only a narrow majority in the upper chamber, making passage of more partisan legislation difficult without all GOP members on board.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2026
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Keller stymies defending champ Coppell Claire Garritson scored the game-winning goal in the second half and Keller hung on to beat defending state champion Coppell 2-1 in the Class 6A Division 1 Region 1 Final on Tuesday night at Keller High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Grammy-winning musician made her Broadway debut as Zidler in the classic musical on March 24.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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There is little comprehensive data on the number of people obtaining secondary passports or opening bank accounts overseas.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Its business strategy involves obtaining regulatory approval for a standardized commercial power reactor.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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Developing these frameworks is crucial to reaping value from AI in the long term.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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Control of the island would cut off the oil revenue Iran has been reaping, as its tankers would no longer be able to use the Strait of Hormuz.—
Jamie McIntyre,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Miami Beach police arrested a 32-year-old man accused of making antisemitic remarks and threatening a father in front of his children at Stillwater Park.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The union is also pushing for more flexibility in school-level decision-making and clearer guidelines around work hours and compensation for extended duties.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Machado went on to enjoy a long career in avant-garde theater, garnering accolades for his striking and magnetic stage presence, despite his modest claims otherwise.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 Mar. 2026
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This content spread rapidly across X, Facebook, and other platforms, garnering tens of millions of views and adding confusion to the information environment surrounding the conflict.—
Steven Stalinsky,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The novel used all these tensions to propel a study of greed, avarice, and racial divisions between the haves and have nots, leading to McCoy getting his comeuppance.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Without getting into spoilers, much of the tension rests on whether certain protagonists get caught.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Procuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procuring. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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