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
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.
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Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
As part of that decision, the company is working with partners to share technical specifications and quality requirements for procuring seaworthy containers, with the aim of establishing a robust domestic production roadmap.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Instead of procuring off-the-shelf control boards and motor drivers from external suppliers, a typical practice that adds markups and limits system optimization, the company’s designs these critical modules in-house.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
In 2008, Epstein pleaded guilty to procuring a person under 18 for prostitution.
—Jennifer O'Neil, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
Universal’s way around procuring the rights?
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Oct. 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
Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
As part of that decision, the company is working with partners to share technical specifications and quality requirements for procuring seaworthy containers, with the aim of establishing a robust domestic production roadmap.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Instead of procuring off-the-shelf control boards and motor drivers from external suppliers, a typical practice that adds markups and limits system optimization, the company’s designs these critical modules in-house.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
In 2008, Epstein pleaded guilty to procuring a person under 18 for prostitution.
—Jennifer O'Neil, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
Universal’s way around procuring the rights?
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procuring
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My daughter and son earning advanced degrees from LSU and a third who began his career working at the university.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Many outlets began operating independently, earning revenue through advertising.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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A week after a 27-10 road win at Syracuse, North Carolina turned in a dreadful first half against Stanford (3-7, 2-5 ACC), gaining only 47 total yards on its way to a 3-3 halftime tie.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The allegations contained in the recent NBA gambling indictment check the box of gaining widespread attention and headlines.—
Samidh Guha,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The title-winning standard has been lower in recent years; City won it with 86, 93, 89 and 91 points between 2020-21 and 2023-24 and Liverpool with 84 points last season, but some of those totals give a false impression.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Get tech-smarter on your schedule Award-winning host Kim Komando is your secret weapon for navigating tech.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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These limitations have long prevented scientists from obtaining clear images of deep brain structures.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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In tandem, a lack of standardized sustainability reporting has made obtaining accurate data on suppliers’ environmental practices something of a challenge.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Geerlings-Simons is hopeful, however, that Indigenous people who live in and rely on forests might serve as an example for how to manage natural resources while still reaping economic benefits.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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That steady push of Ralph Lauren into the consumer consciousness is reaping other rewards and more exposure.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The prosecutor’s spokesperson said Yeo was making excuses that did not make sense about the notes discovered on his mobile phone.—
Reuters 2 hr ago,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Lawrence is currently garnering Oscar buzz for her role in Lynne Ramsay’s dark comedy Die My Love.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
5 Nov. 2025
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After the trade was announced, Seahawks star WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba reacted with an eye emoji, garnering an immediate response from Olave.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Big Ten pushed for a model that would have each power conference receive multiple automatic bids, with the Big Ten and SEC each receiving four and the ACC and Big 12 each getting two.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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And the back part of that is that the most fun is getting to act opposite people who are incredibly good, which is true for this cast.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Procuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procuring. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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