PROCURING Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

procuring

verb

present participle of procure

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 same applies for the people in charge of generating the commercial content, as marketing departments aren’t in the habit of procuring sign-offs from their CEOs in advance of a campaign launch. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Assembly Bill 2760, authored by state Assemblymember LaShea Sharp-Collins (D-San Diego), would prohibit local, state and federal agencies from possessing, using or procuring electric taser gloves in the state or with state funds. — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 The state has also played a key role in procuring AI tools, Winters said. — ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026 In 2025 vaccine shortages worsened when the interim government decided to stop procuring its vaccines through UNICEF and instead tried to purchase them through a competitive bidding process before new supply chains had been established. — Kathryn H. Jacobsen, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 However, Oracle’s decision was at least partly driven by supply chain snags procuring gas turbines rather than environmental considerations, according to people familiar with the events. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Chelsea have done six, albeit Welbeck and Henderson aren’t the same as procuring key players around their peak years. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Ukraine also built a defense ecosystem capable of producing and procuring millions of drones. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 In 2008, Epstein avoided federal charges by pleading guilty to state charges of procuring a minor for prostitution and soliciting prostitution. — Abby Ellin, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026

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An alternative to a warranty is to set aside money in a dedicated high-yield savings account for future car repairs, so your cash is earning a healthy return until it’s needed.

— Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
For a team like that season’s Minnesota North Stars, finishing fourth instead of third — and earning about $2,000 more for each player by beating the Blues in the first round — would have been preferable.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of earning

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Summary An 11-year-old Ontario entrepreneur, Ashton Meyer, transformed his $10 bin cleaning side hustle into a viral success, gaining over 110,000 Instagram followers.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Visiting people in their communities and gaining firsthand insight into Norway’s diverse realities became a fundamental part of their work.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

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Travelers can gain access to the lounges by obtaining a new, premium Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card issued by Chase, launching next year.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Faced with the lengthy process of obtaining federal approval, county officials left the park largely untouched for years.

— Oliver Wu, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

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Higher benchmark yields can lift financing costs even for healthy companies, potentially making some factories, data centers, acquisitions and other investments less economically viable.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Luckily, the brand agrees with me because the Gemini Floral Mini Bag, Scarlett Quilted Bag, and Dumpling Suede Croc Bag are all statement-making styles.

— Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026

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After world premiering in 1990 in Cannes, where Depardieu won Best Actor, the film enjoyed a buzzy awards season garnering five nominations in the lead up to the 63rd Academy Awards, including for Best Actor and Best Foreign Language Film.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
Chan was looking for an edge on YouTube and attempting to make money by garnering the biggest audience possible.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of garnering

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Underwood, the five-star recruit from the Detroit area who commanded a multimillion-dollar name, image and likeness deal to sign with Michigan, had completed only 11 passes before getting a last-second reprieve.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The priority, however, is getting Ohtani back to himself on the offensive side before the postseason — whether that means a couple days off or more than a week.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

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