Synonyms of procured

procured

verb

past tense of procure

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earned
• reaped
• won
• gained
• obtained
• made
• garnered
• got
• acquired
• secured
• landed
• attained
• realized
• carried
• captured
• achieved
• brought in
• bagged
• drew
• came by
• pulled down
• knocked down
• accomplished
• scored
• accumulated
• netted
• amassed
• occupied
• annexed
• notched (up)
• cleared
• regained
• grossed
• caught
• recaptured
• took over
• remade
• picked up
• racked up
• reacquired
• reattained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• paid
• granted
• forfeited
• gave
• accorded
• yielded
• surrendered
• gave up
• relinquished
• handed over
• parted (with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of procured

The identity of execution team members, the details about where and how lethal drugs are procured, and in some states even what happens in the death chamber is hidden from public view. — Rebecca Boone, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

That’s where the Blaquiers procured much of their collection, traveling during the summer months to purchase directly from Lefevre Gallery, a major player in Impressionist and Modern art until its closure at the turn of the 21st century. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

The Air Force also procured hardware in advance for 30 sensor-enhancement sets. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

In 2024, Japan’s navy also transited the Taiwan Strait for the first time, and Tokyo procured 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States. — David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026

The longer the film delves into his DOGE reign of terror, the more the question of why — and how, exactly, all that seized data his team procured is going to be used eventually — gives you a sense of free fall. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026

Solar panels deliver most of the electricity, and both food and building materials are procured locally whenever possible. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Data procured by Tarrant’s cameras is deleted after 30 days unless there’s reasonable cause to keep it longer. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026

But those trades now will be tested if Washington makes good on its threat to sanction any entity, including Indian refiners, that have procured Iranian energy. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026