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as in achieved
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
Napoléon had attained mastery of much of Europe at that point
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as in earned
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 attained
Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Alireza Arafi, whose name has also come up as a potential successor, attained the rank of an ayatollah, or mujtahid, after publishing over 20 books and articles on Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Bush attained a popularity other presidents could only imagine, with 89% approval.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Johnson attained alpine skiing’s highest award with a streaking run down the Cortina downhill track on Sunday, February 9.
—Katherine Cusumano, Outside, 21 Feb. 2026
Stevens said that though Jackson is gone, his goals have not yet been attained, and people need to focus on making that happen.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Japan’s Ren Nikaido attained the silver and Poland’s Kacper Tomasiak got the bronze.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Perhaps more remarkable is how quickly it's attained its $380 billion valuation.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Alon had worked in the family’s security business in the Miami area, while Oren and Tal attained fame and fortune as luxury real estate brokers in New York City and Miami.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Alireza Arafi, whose name has also come up as a potential successor, attained the rank of an ayatollah, or mujtahid, after publishing over 20 books and articles on Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Bush attained a popularity other presidents could only imagine, with 89% approval.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Johnson attained alpine skiing’s highest award with a streaking run down the Cortina downhill track on Sunday, February 9.
—Katherine Cusumano, Outside, 21 Feb. 2026
Stevens said that though Jackson is gone, his goals have not yet been attained, and people need to focus on making that happen.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Japan’s Ren Nikaido attained the silver and Poland’s Kacper Tomasiak got the bronze.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Perhaps more remarkable is how quickly it's attained its $380 billion valuation.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attained
Verb
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It has always been achieved in the past.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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This is achieved while outputting a maximum power of 140kW at 360Nm, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The victory earned back-to-back state titles for Decatur.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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Most billionaires, including those named by Sanders, have earned their fortunes by producing values that consumers are willing to pay for.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Let the lemonade whet your whistle, then explore the rest of the city’s surprisingly accomplished food scene.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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An accomplished litigator with extensive experience in media and First Amendment law, Townsend’s practice focuses on representing and advising individual and corporate clients in the media, entertainment, and technology industries.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Last season, Inter Miami won four of five against Nashville, including a 4-0 rout that advanced the team to the knockout round of the MLS playoffs for the first time in club history.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Big Sky title won, Idaho is headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016 — riding a program-record 18-game winning streak in addition to a program-best 29 overall wins this season.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The case in Rio de Janeiro’s famed beachside neighborhood, which allegedly took place in January, gained national traction last week when four suspects handed themselves over to authorities.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The narrative has gained influence in technology circles for its depiction of incremental rather than sudden transformation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some of the administration’s attempts to cancel research grants that focused on topics like gender, diversity, equity and inclusion have been reversed, but roughly 1,240 grants remain terminated, according to a tracking project called Grant Witness.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sports media play-by-play broadcaster Joey Lindstrom did miss the competition, but still reaped the benefits of looking like Kennedy.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
9 Mar. 2026
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In each case, there were also long-term victors who inherited infrastructure and reaped the benefits of these expansions in the form of lower-cost bandwidth, cheaper consumer prices, and large manufacturers that consolidated the power grid.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The real gold mine would be if the government were to release the first-ever photo or video of a UAP obtained via satellite, said Harvard professor and astrophysicist Avi Loeb.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Longtime basketball coach Rod Barnes and athletic director Kyle Condor have left their jobs, and Condor filed a lawsuit against the school alleging wrongful termination, according to court documents obtained by The Times.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Attained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attained. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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