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 Alexanders also procured drugs, including GHB and cocaine, and would sometimes spike women's drinks before assaulting them, the indictment said.
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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
The lamb, procured from a sustainable farmer in El Calafate, was grilled and slow-roasted over the fire.
—Sable Massingill Martinez, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2024
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
The lamb, procured from a sustainable farmer in El Calafate, was grilled and slow-roasted over the fire.
—Sable Massingill Martinez, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procured
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Its commitment to excellence has earned widespread recognition in the press, enhancing its stellar reputation and inspiring a deep sense of pride among employees.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These bourbons each showcase unique flavors enhanced by Sherry or Port cask finishes and have earned top honors for their quality.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Small towns and county sheriffs have reaped benefits from agreements with immigration services, often building or expanding facilities to get contracts.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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No matter what benefits may be reaped from the bioactives in raw milk, Lin said, drinking it is simply too unsafe to recommend.Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Under Xavi's successor Hansi Flick, who won the elite European competition with Bayern Munich in 2022, Barca again looks certain to at least make the last 16 without the need to contest a two-legged playoff.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sales were ticking back up thanks to the success of its $5 meals and some limited-time souvenirs that won people back.Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The turbos were banished and the cylinder count grew by 50 percent, as Ferrari’s range-topper gained a V-12 for the first time.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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This year’s Women to Watch list includes several more political leaders who have just recently gained or are poised to potentially attain power in months ahead.Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Then, in November 2023, the company announced plans to become the largest US producer of lithium, to be obtained from the Smackover formation in Southern Arkansas.David Blackmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, the production team worked in close partnership with the Sinatra and Davis estates in order to ensure a faithful representation of the late stars.Raven Brunner, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The collection includes coats, tops and bottoms made from cotton, wool, and leather.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These differences in implementation suggest that while progress is being made, full parity in gaming representation has not yet been achieved.Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The project garnered incentives of more than $30 million in state grant funding and a tax abatement.Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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The seventh overall pick in the 2012 MLB draft, Fried also garnered interest from the Boston Red Sox before agreeing to terms with the Yankees, according to multiple reports from the Winter Meetings on Tuesday.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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During that time, hospitals acquired more than 8,000 independent physician practices, consolidating local care into expensive hospital networks.Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent thriller Dig Me No Grave was acquired by Buffalo 8 while Spring Lakes was picked up by Gravitas Ventures.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Procured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procured. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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