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
Epstein was convicted in 2008 of procuring a child for prostitution in Florida, but served only 13 months in custody in what was considered a sweetheart plea deal that saved him a potential life sentence.
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Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 13 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
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
Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 13 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procuring
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While many wealthier Americans have enjoyed years of double-digit stock market gains, advancing home prices and rising wages, those earning less have been squeezed by the combination of higher prices, debt and a slowing job market.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Current court battles include players seeking to play longer, without lower-college seasons counting against their eligibility, and earning NIL money while doing it.—
ANDREW DESTIN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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McCaffrey, despite gaining just 48 yards on 13 carries, came through with six catches for 66 yards and two touchdowns.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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In a TikTok video that’s quickly gaining attention, Novo — a tuxedo cat who’s a mix of ragdoll and Siberian — is seen aggressively clawing at his owner’s whiteboard, which neatly lists her goals for 2026.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Bregman played his first nine seasons with the Houston Astros, winning World Series titles in 2017 and 2022 — although the first of those yielded a sign-stealing scandal that earned Bregman and his teammates plenty of scorn.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Miami is just 7-15 against teams with a winning record this season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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Cleggett also applied for Economic Injury Disaster loans during the pandemic for the sober home and insulation businesses, as well as a third company called Daniel Cleggett Sole Proprietorship, obtaining almost $800,000 in the process.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Five years after obtaining a green card, applicants may apply for naturalization.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Wildcats are reaping the benefits.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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But reaping the full benefits of rest and leisure requires more than a slow morning or a mug of hot cocoa.—
Stacy Shaw,
Fortune,
26 Dec. 2025
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Garcia was last seen making a purchase at a local grocery store — identified by CBS affiliate KREM as a Rosauer's — in the evening hours of July 6, 2016, according to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs).—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Barra says the focus now is on making cars more affordable, incorporating artificial intelligence and new technology like Google Gemini to make the vehicles safer and appealing to the consumer.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Pitt scored 13 Emmy nominations, garnering five wins including, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Noah Wyle and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for LaNasa.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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With Sengun garnering a 27% usage rate, Durant’s offensive role changed in Houston.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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If Carolina is thinking about the big picture, giving Coker the extra year, perhaps valued as a first- or second-round tender, is just getting ahead of a formality.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Chief among them is getting to be a mentor to newer cast members, such as Marcello Hernández.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Procuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procuring. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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