as in earned
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 procured
The 700-piece art collection, a mix of works procured at auction and bespoke commissions.
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Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
The Alexanders also procured drugs, including GHB and cocaine, and would sometimes spike women's drinks before assaulting them, the indictment said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
With funding from the European Union, UNICEF procured and facilitated the entry of 53,000 liters of chlorine in total, along with other chemicals designated for desalination plants.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Even so, experts say bacteria can still contaminate milk — even when procured from a sparkling-clean udder.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors allege Wen established an export company in Texas, where firearms and ammunition were procured and transported to the Los Angeles area, then ultimately packed in cargo containers bearing fake inventory manifests for shipment to North Korea as recently as 2023.
—Josh Campbell, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
Pasta procured, Gibbs boarded the waiting bus, which shuttled her back to the library.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
It was styled by Sarah Slutsky Tooley and procured from Shrimpton Couture.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 23 Nov. 2024
According to Scott, such events allowed an emperor to show off what sort of animals could be procured from the far reaches of the empire that people in Rome had never seen before.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
The Alexanders also procured drugs, including GHB and cocaine, and would sometimes spike women's drinks before assaulting them, the indictment said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
With funding from the European Union, UNICEF procured and facilitated the entry of 53,000 liters of chlorine in total, along with other chemicals designated for desalination plants.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Even so, experts say bacteria can still contaminate milk — even when procured from a sparkling-clean udder.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors allege Wen established an export company in Texas, where firearms and ammunition were procured and transported to the Los Angeles area, then ultimately packed in cargo containers bearing fake inventory manifests for shipment to North Korea as recently as 2023.
—Josh Campbell, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
Pasta procured, Gibbs boarded the waiting bus, which shuttled her back to the library.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
It was styled by Sarah Slutsky Tooley and procured from Shrimpton Couture.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 23 Nov. 2024
According to Scott, such events allowed an emperor to show off what sort of animals could be procured from the far reaches of the empire that people in Rome had never seen before.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procured
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Hamlin earned a scholarship this season and Campbell said this was one of the most pivotal moments of his career.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2025
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His 2024 performance earned him the publication’s Yankees Minor League Player of the Year award, as well as an invite to major league camp this spring.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2025
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In recent years, no investment has reaped bigger profits than Baron’s longtime bet on Tesla.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens notched big Christmas Day victories on their way to the playoffs, and the Netflix streams of those games reaped record ratings.—
Hank Sanders,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Very few Mega Millions jackpots have been won this year.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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It's only been won three times, which is the fewest won in any single year since the game began.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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The rare earth dispute with China gained further traction earlier this month when a former Australian Defense Minister, Linda Reynolds, accused China of manipulating the critical minerals sector.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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His fashion star has been steadily rising in recent years as his widescreen approach to Loewe — rooted in craft and closely linked to the art and film worlds — has gained traction and propelled the house into a global player.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Worthy sues ex-fiancée Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy accused his ex-fiancee of theft and extortion in a lawsuit, obtained by The Athletic yesterday, which alleges that Tia Jones stole and destroyed money and personal property belonging to Worthy.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Another November email, obtained by The Bee from another source, came from King to a contract officer at Sacramento’s police department.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The brand’s signature Vera Tote Bag is made from water-resistant twill that’s machine washable.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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That spray should be made in late evening, just before dark, after the bees have stopped flying.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Weldon, a former Florida congressman who was scheduled to appear before the Senate health committee Thursday for his confirmation hearing, garnered media attention for his anti-vaccine views.—
Axios,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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The snap has garnered more than 4 million views as of Saturday morning.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Wiggins has now scored more than 20 points in seven of his first 13 games with the Heat after being acquired from the Warriors in the Butler trade.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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That’s what the Leafs acquired him for, after all.—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Procured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procured. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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