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
Musk has promised to produce millions of robotaxis as soon as next year, but some experts questioned whether the company could attain its goal.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 June 2025
The Spanish player, ranked No. 2 overall, attained his most recent Grand Slam win in the longest ever French Open final of all time against his rival, Italian world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
—Grace Jordan-Weinstein, People.com, 24 June 2025
If this circulation expands to $250 billion in the next 3–4 years, and rates remain above 3%, gross yield revenue could attain $8 billion annually.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Agrippina indeed attained power, using her emperor uncle-husband and then emperor son as prosthetics.
—Literary Hub
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 June 2025
The Spanish player, ranked No. 2 overall, attained his most recent Grand Slam win in the longest ever French Open final of all time against his rival, Italian world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
—Grace Jordan-Weinstein, People.com, 24 June 2025
If this circulation expands to $250 billion in the next 3–4 years, and rates remain above 3%, gross yield revenue could attain $8 billion annually.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Agrippina indeed attained power, using her emperor uncle-husband and then emperor son as prosthetics.
—Literary Hub
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attain
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Pakistan, like many countries, is currently negotiating with the Trump Administration in effort to achieve a trade deal and avoid high tariffs.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
8 July 2025
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While drug companies face intense pressure to bring treatments to market quickly, those that maintain rigorous clinical trial standards ultimately achieve better market outcomes because regulatory approval and physician adoption depend on demonstrated safety profiles.—
JoAnn Yamani,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The couple’s announcement came with a carousel of more than a dozen baby-bump photos that earned kudos and compliments from other wives on the team.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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But Penn State, which licenses intellectual property to create vintage and throwback apparel, won.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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What’s better than buying winning lottery jackpot tickets?—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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The July 1 report suggests that while most Americans will see tax savings in the short term, high-income households stand to gain the most.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
5 July 2025
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But that brief overlap sparked a lifelong friendship, and Gallagher watched from afar over the years as Brewer gained prominence in the San Diego legal community.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Those bold enough to double down on inclusion will reap both financial returns and a strategic moat, while their competitors hemorrhage talent and credibility.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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To reap these benefits, time is certainly of the essence.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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In its place, graduate students can obtain Stafford loans of up to $20,500 per year ($50,000 per year for qualifying law and medical students).—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Bemberg is Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and RCS certified and has obtained the the ISO 14001 certification.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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That season, Wade Davis and Kelvin Herrera garnered All-Star bids.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
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The case garnered national attention and became the focus of the true crime series, which was released last year.—
Annie Goodykoontz
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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But this year’s first-round pick, Dallas Wings All-Star guard Paige Bueckers, makes the draw even bigger on Aug. 1 when these teams are set to face off in Dallas.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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And to make every departure and arrival a smooth, stumble-free, and social media–worthy occasion, this throne also swivels 45 degrees—like that of a 1960 Chrysler—to ease ingress and egress.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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“Attain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attain. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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