1
as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
Napoléon had attained mastery of much of Europe at that point
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2
as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
with hard work she will inevitably attain success in her chosen profession
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Recent Examples of attain
Last election, his coalition received just 48.4 percent of the vote, attaining a parliamentary majority only because of a technicality in Israel’s electoral system.
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Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 17 July 2025
Aside from its new borrowings, Saks officials have said that the company’s financial condition will be improving through synergies and consolidations attained after the acquisition.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
For drinking water, this recommendation is different since consumers are attaining their water from public community drinking water entities or their own private well.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
This practical wisdom links knowing what is right and acting on that knowledge to attain human happiness or flourishing.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 17 July 2025
Aside from its new borrowings, Saks officials have said that the company’s financial condition will be improving through synergies and consolidations attained after the acquisition.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
For drinking water, this recommendation is different since consumers are attaining their water from public community drinking water entities or their own private well.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
This practical wisdom links knowing what is right and acting on that knowledge to attain human happiness or flourishing.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attain
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The African Development Bank estimates the continent needs $130 billion per year in energy investment to meet demand and achieve much broader electricity access by 2030.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The success was achieved through an unconventional strategy that kept the lead actors entirely away from public exposure, forgoing interviews, promotional tours, social media content, and influencer partnerships.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 July 2025
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Instead, the latest Marvel movie picks up with its titular foursome several years into their new careers, having already earned fame and respect as the only superheroes on their planet, known as Earth 828.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
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Earlier this year, five Tenet Healthcare hospitals sued a different hospital ratings organization called the Leapfrog Group after its hospitals earned low safety grades, according to the Miami Herald.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Today, women in NHRA have amassed an impressive resume, with more than 100 women having won at an NHRA national event and athletes like two-time Top Fuel champion Brittany Force paving the way as the fastest person in NHRA history, setting a national record of 3.62-seconds at 341.59-mph.—
Caroline Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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While on that topic, the Vols – coached by Tony Vitello – won the CWS in 2024, ending a 15-year team NCAA drought for UT and fueling a fun baseball rivalry because the state’s two SEC school.—
Gentry Estes,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Despite ongoing questions about privacy and biometric data collection, World has gained significant traction, with more than 12 million people verified through Orbs and approximately 26 million users downloading the app.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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While the rubber-burning speed has yet to be realized, Musk’s tunnels are gaining traction as a new form of public transportation.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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Of course, red meat isn't for everyone, and for those looking to reap the benefits without sinking their teeth into steak, there are alternatives.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Offensive coordinator Kirby Moore will be able to reap the benefits of having him in his system, and so will the players out on the field.—
Chase Gemes,
Kansas City Star,
18 July 2025
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Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis is planning a sweeping reorganization of Austin Police Department personnel that would reassign dozens of officers from specialized units to street patrol, according to an email obtained by the American-Statesman.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Vanillin can be obtained from cheaper sources, like eugenol and lignin, but the overwhelming majority of it is derived from petrochemicals, such as petroleum and coal tar.—
Sarah Jampel,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 July 2025
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The proposal garnered bipartisan support among politicians and has broad support among the public.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Holland poked 12 steals and garnered 26 free-throw attempts in just three games for a fun, spicy Detroit outfit.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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German immigrants dug them out underneath their breweries to make lager beer, which requires cooler temperatures.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
21 July 2025
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Ginny, who had grown up in Llano on classic country music, chose to make her incarnation of the Little Longhorn into a live music venue.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
21 July 2025
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“Attain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attain. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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