as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
after years of proving herself, she obtained recognition as a serious journalist
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Recent Examples of obtain
Before choosing, the participant had the option to obtain information about each organization’s impact per dollar.
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George E. Mitchell, The Conversation, 20 June 2025
The Idaho Statesman obtained the tort claim through a public records request.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 20 June 2025
With 4,000 calls handled, so far, by volunteers speaking English, Spanish and other foreign languages, Orange said he’s already helped at least 320 people obtain remote online hearings.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
Investigators obtained the warrant to analyze data found on a video recording device in Owens’ car.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2025
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George E. Mitchell, The Conversation, 20 June 2025
The Idaho Statesman obtained the tort claim through a public records request.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 20 June 2025
With 4,000 calls handled, so far, by volunteers speaking English, Spanish and other foreign languages, Orange said he’s already helped at least 320 people obtain remote online hearings.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
Investigators obtained the warrant to analyze data found on a video recording device in Owens’ car.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtain
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Canning allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits, walked two and struck out four over five innings.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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Simpson pitched two innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on three hits, including a three-run homer by Drake Baldwin.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025
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Punchbowl News reported today that Cruz made changes in order to gain more Republican support and comply with Senate procedural rules.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2025
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Wharton gained 30 pounds his freshman year in the weight room.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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The Mercury managed to hold off Breanna Stewart’s 35-point performance by winning the fourth quarter, 25-16, and eventually win the game 89-81 at Barclays Center on Thursday night.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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The duo wound up the year 8-1, winning the district championship; an injury prevented the pair from competing at state.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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But his style has changed for the better, and the Pacers are reaping the benefits of late.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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But his passing, screening, cutting, and finishing are good enough to keep him on the floor and allow his employer to reap the benefits of his all-inclusive defensive package.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Malaysia has garnered a significant share of this investment, attracting multi-billion deals from the likes of Google, Oracle and Microsoft over the past 18 months.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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But the movement garners a level of sympathy from some in the Sikh community, especially in the diaspora, where activists protected by free speech laws can more openly demand secession from India.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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As New York closed in on Tuesday's vote, more investors got nervous as the polls showed Mamdani was leading.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Daniels gets his guy Aiyuk, who's the younger, and potentially better receiver.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Flowering dogwood makes a gorgeous specimen growing one to two feet per year and maturing at 15 to 25 feet tall and wide.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Known for her directness and honesty with players, the former Netherlands international makes decisions based on what is best for the team.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Meanwhile, army chief Syed Asim Munir has become only the second officer in Pakistan’s history to attain the five-star rank of Field Marshal.—
Hasan Ali,
Christian Science Monitor,
19 June 2025
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After marrying and making a fortune in America, the elder Trump attained U.S. citizenship and tried to return to Germany.—
Laurie Kellman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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“Obtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtain. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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