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
Universal’s way around procuring the rights?
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
The agency alleged that the $100 million payment paved the way for Zillow to overwhelmingly take over an industry that millions of Americans use to find a place to live, as well as property managers procuring tenants.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
If finalized, procuring M109A7s would transform Taiwan’s ground firepower and backstop its rocket and missile capabilities.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
This happened years after Epstein was convicted of felony solicitation of prostitutes and procuring persons under 18 for prostitution.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
Maxwell, a former British socialite who had been accused of procuring and grooming underage girls for Epstein’s abuse, fascinated Kraus.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
For example, if a European food company is procuring in Europe and the yields will go down over time, that company will need to procure more of those foodstuffs from other areas.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Yes—procuring the wacky and delightful pencils, pens, notebooks, and other assorted accoutrements from Anya Hindmarch.
—Air Mail, 30 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
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
The agency alleged that the $100 million payment paved the way for Zillow to overwhelmingly take over an industry that millions of Americans use to find a place to live, as well as property managers procuring tenants.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
If finalized, procuring M109A7s would transform Taiwan’s ground firepower and backstop its rocket and missile capabilities.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
This happened years after Epstein was convicted of felony solicitation of prostitutes and procuring persons under 18 for prostitution.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
Maxwell, a former British socialite who had been accused of procuring and grooming underage girls for Epstein’s abuse, fascinated Kraus.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
For example, if a European food company is procuring in Europe and the yields will go down over time, that company will need to procure more of those foodstuffs from other areas.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Yes—procuring the wacky and delightful pencils, pens, notebooks, and other assorted accoutrements from Anya Hindmarch.
—Air Mail, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procuring
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Baumbach’s Marriage Story dominated the Gotham Awards in 2019, winning best feature, best screenplay, the audience award and best actor for star Adam Driver, ahead of earning six Oscar nominations and Dern winning best supporting actress at the 2020 Oscars for her performance.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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The original film became a cultural phenomenon following its theatrical release, earning Morita an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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Europe’s defense stocks were among the strong movers, with Thyssenkrupp gaining more than 8% following the spinout and IPO of its German warship manufacturer TKMS.—
Hugh Leask,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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While home improvement stores are gaining interest from Halloween shoppers, 42% of shoppers still plan to hit big-box discount stores, up 5% from a year ago with 31% expecting to shop in Halloween/costume stores and 31% expecting to do some online shopping.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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After winning last year’s World Series, the Dodgers financed a roster that cost about $500 million when including the luxury tax bill.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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How to Watch Boise State vs Nevada Boise State enters as a massive favorite, having only lost two games this year, while winning five.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The entire complex has been designed to meet the highest environmental standards and is in the process of obtaining WELL and LEED certifications.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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In 1950, Secretary of State Dean Acheson issued new regulations that prevented communists, and people suspected of being communists, from obtaining passports.—
Time,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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The newest story in the Hunger Games franchise — based on Suzanne Collins‘ best-selling novel — takes place in Panem on the morning of the reaping for the 50th Hunger Games, 24 years before the events of the first movie.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Oct. 2025
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The garden is still reaping the fruit of its foundation, too, as the natural dye garden was established over a decade ago.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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Khalil Mack and Denzel Perryman were activated, with Denzel starting and making the first tackle.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Pineiro finished off the second half’s opening drive with a 43-yard field goal, pushing the lead to 13-3 and making him 17-of-17 on field-goal attempts since replacing Jake Moody in Week 2.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Allie’s reel has gone viral on Instagram, garnering over 1 million views.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Democrats, meanwhile, fared slightly worse, garnering a 37% approval rating.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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Portable Charger There’s nothing worse than getting halfway through a long sightseeing day and realizing that your phone is on its last leg.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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This time of the year, your yard might be getting visits that are scary and creepy.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Procuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procuring. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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