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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
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
And, as Steve Buckley writes, political spats are more risky for Olympic athletes who haven’t yet attained mainstream fame.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
But prison camps attained this scale and significance only gradually.
—Drew Gilpin Faust, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
In math, just 18% of students attained that level.
—Larry Sand, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Though about 62% of residents have completed high school, only 12% have attained a bachelor’s degree, and nearly 21% attended college but have no degree, according to the city’s economic development data.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
And, as Steve Buckley writes, political spats are more risky for Olympic athletes who haven’t yet attained mainstream fame.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
But prison camps attained this scale and significance only gradually.
—Drew Gilpin Faust, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
In math, just 18% of students attained that level.
—Larry Sand, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Though about 62% of residents have completed high school, only 12% have attained a bachelor’s degree, and nearly 21% attended college but have no degree, according to the city’s economic development data.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attained
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The new sunscreen achieved an SPF rating of 30 and – without the clumping particles – was visibly less whiter, as confirmed by an array of color science metric tests the team conducted.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Directed by Pradip Krishen and originally made for Indian state broadcaster Doordarshan, the film is set in a Delhi architecture school in the mid-1970s and has achieved cult status over the decades.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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This resort stands on the edge of Aruba, specifically on Eagle Beach, where the crystal-clear water and white sands have earned it the reputation of being one of the best beaches in the world.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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City Manager Bryan Whitemyer announced the appointment this week, saying Solak earned the confidence of city staff and residents during his time leading the department.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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An accomplished Caltech astrophysicist with more than four decades of research contributions in galactic astronomy and the study of distant planets was fatally shot in a rural area of Antelope Valley on Monday morning.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Mars Salazar is an accomplished music journalist based in Austin, Texas.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Oligui Nguema won the presidential election, raising hopes for a return to constitutional democracy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Dahlen won five Super Bowls across a tenure of nearly two decades with the San Francisco 49ers, and won two more as the Broncos’ director of player personnel in 1997 and 1998.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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Vast intends to launch a pathfinder station called Haven-1 to LEO in 2027, then use the experience gained to build and operate the multi-module Haven-2 over the next few years.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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During filming, Yeo was pregnant and gained 30 kilograms.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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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
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But until then, studio ownership ensured their theaters got all the first run openings, and the greater profits reaped from them.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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If Pumas reaped greater stamina from high-altitude training, the San Diegans held an edge in height and their strong desire to apply it.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors said in the indictment that Snapdragon SoC trade secrets had independent economic value because they were not generally known and could not be readily obtained from Company 2's competitors, who could benefit from their disclosure or use.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Farsad Law Office has also obtained multi-million-dollar recoveries for injured clients in personal injury and civil litigation against corporate and governmental defendants.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Attained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attained. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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