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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
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The wins over Villa and Madrid were achieved with Andy Robertson restored at left-back, at the expense of new signing Milos Kerkez, and with Dominik Szoboszlai bringing more balance and physical presence by reprising last season’s advanced-midfield role.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Researchers in South Korea have achieved a breakthrough that can lead to safer and more efficient batteries, quickening the transition to clean energy and paving the way for a more sustainable future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Tim Stützle’s goal, his second of the day, earned Ottawa the extra point in the standings.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Binder earned a master’s degree in criminal justice from Arizona State University in 2017 and a bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from San Jose State University in 2002.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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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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Acuff won a high school state championship at the Breslin Center in 2023.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Cardell Williams completed 8 of 11 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns to speedster Ernest Campbell as the Hornets won for the sixth time in their last eight outings with two conference games to go.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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As the anti-India movement in the Maldives gained momentum, China exploited the United States’ absence, rapidly expanding its regional footprint by easing the tremendous debt the island country owed China.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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The Collectible design platform was founded in Brussels in 2018 and gained recognition for its finesse in linking pillars of design, art and fashion.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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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
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The findings suggest that the ice is 20 and 23 km deep at the north-pole with an average of 25 to 28 km globally – slightly deeper than previous estimates obtained using other remote sensing and modeling techniques, as per the release.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Images obtained by local media show firefighters extinguishing massive flames, and photos of the aftermath show the factory's siding completely burned, leaving the interior of the building exposed.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 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 15 Nov. 2025.
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