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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
Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The presentation by Robinson, who has been the university’s chancellor since 2022, centered on the record numbers the school has attained in the last six years and its goals as a land grant institution.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
At the same time, there is an upswing in the appetite for mature Bordeaux, which has attained prices exceeding the high estimate at several sales this summer and fall.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
The project comes after Herard became the steward of L’s estate in 2020 and attained a proper accounting of what’s owned by, and owed to, the late rapper.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
Margolies disclosed Shin’s departure through an email Wednesday to Bergdorf’s brand partners, a copy of which was attained by WWD.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Never booked or sent off, physically imposing yet beautifully balanced, Charles attained legend status in Turin — Il Gigante Buono.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Most of the 39 patients who have been housed there have attained more permanent housing, according to internal data.
—Sarah Stella, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
Baz’s intelligence also stretches to the sense that Knight will go back to Bond’s beginnings as a Royal Navy Commander before he was recruited by MI6, the UK’s foreign intelligence agency, and chart how Bond attained 007 status.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
In other words, the goonstate, so central to the subculture’s branding and self-conception, is only rarely attained.
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The presentation by Robinson, who has been the university’s chancellor since 2022, centered on the record numbers the school has attained in the last six years and its goals as a land grant institution.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
At the same time, there is an upswing in the appetite for mature Bordeaux, which has attained prices exceeding the high estimate at several sales this summer and fall.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
The project comes after Herard became the steward of L’s estate in 2020 and attained a proper accounting of what’s owned by, and owed to, the late rapper.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
Margolies disclosed Shin’s departure through an email Wednesday to Bergdorf’s brand partners, a copy of which was attained by WWD.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Never booked or sent off, physically imposing yet beautifully balanced, Charles attained legend status in Turin — Il Gigante Buono.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Most of the 39 patients who have been housed there have attained more permanent housing, according to internal data.
—Sarah Stella, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
Baz’s intelligence also stretches to the sense that Knight will go back to Bond’s beginnings as a Royal Navy Commander before he was recruited by MI6, the UK’s foreign intelligence agency, and chart how Bond attained 007 status.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attained
Verb
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Tindall, a former professional rugby player, played for Bath and Gloucester and achieved 75 caps for the national team.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Oct. 2025
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Once that’s achieved, cure again; then seal with the top coat.—
Laura Solla,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This Navfalcon Hidden Camera Detector has earned a permanent spot in my travel bag; this gadget picks up the radio frequency (RF) signals that are emitted by cameras and alerts you when these wireless signals have been detected.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Dylan, Olivia and Karagach's performance earned them 36/40 from the judges and plenty of high praise.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Slater is an accomplished actor on both stage and screen.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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While the pro dancer shows off his moves on the reality competition series, BC Jean is an accomplished singer-songwriter and musician herself.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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By sticking with judo, Harrison won gold at the 2012 Olympics and again at the 2016 Olympics.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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In exciting news, Louisville football won its homecoming game Saturday against Boston College.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Craig Barritt—2024 Getty Images The Tisch family, whose fortune is gained from the Loews Corporation, has also been active during the mayoral election.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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What’s gained by indulging our doom?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The following year, production was 3,000 kilos from three hectares, and in 2005, 5,000 kilos were reaped from five hectares.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Beyond the Padres steering the 5-3 lead to the Game 2 victory, Bevacqua reaped other lifetime rewards from his three-run swing.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Following a new Evanston policy, local police obtained the badge numbers of the federal agents involved in Friday’s arrests, Biss said.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Stratospheric forecastable order obtained – that is a climate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The finished device generates pulses below 50 femtoseconds, uses only five components, and occupies just a few square centimeters.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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For up to $60 per person, a date where a finished product, such as a candle, is created is interactive, creative, and a way to discover someone’s personal preferences.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Attained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attained. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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