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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
Kaylah Jackson,
NBC news,
25 June 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.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
In an industry where a single breakthrough algorithm or architectural tweak can unlock billions in revenue, individual researchers have attained the kind of leverage and celebrity traditionally reserved for star athletes.
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Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Yet, two goals in one game 40 years ago have attained that status.
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Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Richards attained fame as a pioneering male supermodel in major ad campaigns by the likes of Bruce Weber, Richard Avedon, and Helmut Newton, but all along he was being extorted and exploited by Mierers and his followers to bolster (and bankroll) their shaky, pseudoscientific philosophy.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
But even pursuits that might appear more obviously indulgent—dining, say—attained gruelling rigor in yuppie hands.
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Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Caine had not attained the rank of four-star general, and had never led a joint military command.
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Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
For the 2025 to 2026 season, Brazil has attained Blue Flag status for a total of 60 sites, including 50 beaches and 10 marinas—a record number for the country.
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Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
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And although his father, who went on to serve as Liberia’s president, attained a list of accolades on the soccer field, making the World Cup roster (twice) is an achievement that sets Tim apart.
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Kaylah Jackson,
NBC news,
25 June 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.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
In an industry where a single breakthrough algorithm or architectural tweak can unlock billions in revenue, individual researchers have attained the kind of leverage and celebrity traditionally reserved for star athletes.
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Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Yet, two goals in one game 40 years ago have attained that status.
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Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Richards attained fame as a pioneering male supermodel in major ad campaigns by the likes of Bruce Weber, Richard Avedon, and Helmut Newton, but all along he was being extorted and exploited by Mierers and his followers to bolster (and bankroll) their shaky, pseudoscientific philosophy.
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
But even pursuits that might appear more obviously indulgent—dining, say—attained gruelling rigor in yuppie hands.
—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Caine had not attained the rank of four-star general, and had never led a joint military command.
—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
For the 2025 to 2026 season, Brazil has attained Blue Flag status for a total of 60 sites, including 50 beaches and 10 marinas—a record number for the country.
—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attained
Adjective
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Her blinkered perspective is consumed with semi-realized introspection and self-reprobation.
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Leslie, Milton-Jones and Dixon discussed the WNBA’s 30-season landmark before the game, paying tribute to Ogwumike and reflecting on what the WNBPA has achieved.
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This time, the study included a vocabulary of over 1,000 words and achieved a median speed of 78 words per minute.
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His performance earned him hearty pats on the back from Counsell when he was pulled in the sixth and loud cheers from the strong Cubs contingent among the 40,193 fans at American Family Field.
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Adorni insisted the money was earned legitimately including through cryptocurrency investments.
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Ortega graduated from high school as an accomplished student-athlete and through his DACA status was able to earn a college degree and become a teacher.
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Even as a child, Joe Powell was ambitious and accomplished.
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The Royals won the first two games; the Rays were outscored 14-6 while not holding a lead once in the series.
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Haiti later won a true goal thanks to a lethal shot from Isidor.
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The Boston Celtics and Heat gained steam as the leading suitors in the Giannis sweepstakes on the eve of the NBA Draft.
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Canaves said Prime Day's growing focus on household staples corresponds with Amazon's increasing investment in fresh and perishable grocery items, categories that have gained traction as Amazon expands same-day delivery capabilities.
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.
Verb
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So many of those parcels had been seized, stolen, or abandoned, or else were ticking away into the high season, cash millions worth of cannabis sown and soon to be reaped.
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Year after year, his former (although now very distant) billionaires club has reaped a growing number of members — from tech titans to celebrities.
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“Attained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attained. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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