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
True Efficiency Through Integration Organizations are discovering that the hardest part of creating any AI system isn't procuring the technology but rather integrating all their data assets in a way that AI can leverage them to drive efficiency and competitive advantage.
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Louis Landry, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
According to defendant, he was charged with procuring the weapons and sensitive technology for North Korea so North Korea could prepare for a surprise attack against South Korea.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
In the caption of her Instagram post, Delvey credited @thechristianbatty, who has since deleted his social media accounts, with procuring the bunnies.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Epstein pleaded guilty and was convicted of procuring a child for prostitution and soliciting a prostitute in 2008.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 6 Aug. 2025
The National Defence Authorization Act of 2024 says that the DoD will be prohibited from procuring goods or services directly from entities on the list in June 2026, and indirectly from June 2027.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Early detection and intervention can also reduce the need for component replacement and decrease emissions associated with procuring a new piece of equipment and disposing of the old one.
—Brian Haines, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
God, the logistics of procuring alcohol underage sucked so hard.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
It was sparked by Delta’s long-term goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and short-term goal of procuring 400 million gallons of SAF each year by the end of 2030, Frosch said.
—Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
Louis Landry, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
According to defendant, he was charged with procuring the weapons and sensitive technology for North Korea so North Korea could prepare for a surprise attack against South Korea.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
In the caption of her Instagram post, Delvey credited @thechristianbatty, who has since deleted his social media accounts, with procuring the bunnies.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Epstein pleaded guilty and was convicted of procuring a child for prostitution and soliciting a prostitute in 2008.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 6 Aug. 2025
The National Defence Authorization Act of 2024 says that the DoD will be prohibited from procuring goods or services directly from entities on the list in June 2026, and indirectly from June 2027.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Early detection and intervention can also reduce the need for component replacement and decrease emissions associated with procuring a new piece of equipment and disposing of the old one.
—Brian Haines, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
God, the logistics of procuring alcohol underage sucked so hard.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
It was sparked by Delta’s long-term goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and short-term goal of procuring 400 million gallons of SAF each year by the end of 2030, Frosch said.
—Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procuring
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As of 2025, Gen Z travelers are likely to take longer trips than their millennial counterparts, despite being younger and statistically earning less.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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Torres played last season at Burleson Centennial, earning District 7-5A Division I Co-Offensive Player of the Year honors after passing for more than 2,000 yards.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Walking tours are also gaining prominence, minimizing car use and encouraging a deeper connection with the city.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Channeling history, Putin has staked a key part of his pretext for invading Ukraine on the claim that neo-Nazi ideology was gaining ground in the neighboring state also viewed as the next potential frontier for NATO expansion.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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For centuries, public disclosure of those with winning tickets was an essential part of ensuring people could trust lotteries.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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But none of those laws prevented the Minneapolis shooter, 23-year-old Robin Westman, from legally obtaining guns.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
31 Aug. 2025
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But authorities have been examining lengthy journals left behind by Westman, some of which raise questions about whether red flags could have prevented the shooter from obtaining the guns used in the attack.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, companies that prioritize psychological safety and employee well-being are reaping measurable benefits.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The liquid model flips outdated systems, building trust, clarity and flow into the system and reaping huge advantages for employees.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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After making a joke about the height of the microphone, Grande reiterated her appreciation for her supporters.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Vine & Dandy is open to making a custom color or even potentially printing a unique design on a shirt.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The poll showed Sherrill winning the support of 46 percent of the likely voters, Ciattarelli garnering 39 percent, 12 percent not sure and 2 percent favoring others.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Nielsen expanded its out-of-home measurement panel in the fall of 2020, and the NFL has been the biggest beneficiary of the OOH boost, with its Thanksgiving games garnering ratings not seen since the mid-1990s.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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After the game, Witt was getting treatment and a further evaluation.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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To give so many deaf people the opportunity to work on a high-end TV drama was a really cool side bonus to getting Reunion made – not to mention the dozens of fantastic deaf actors who came in to play various roles in the show.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Procuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procuring. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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