1
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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2
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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as in realized
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Recent Examples of attained
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
It’s been demonstrated, for example, that greater savings can be attained for those with comparatively higher body mass indices.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Moscow also recently balked at proposals to establish post-war security assurances for Ukraine, which fears a future Russian invasion even if a peace agreement were attained.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Rose is baseball’s hit king, having attained the most hits of any player in MLB history.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 25 Aug. 2025
The company's flagship Q12 drone attained the record after flying in a 600-meter-wide (1,969-foot-wide) orbit at about 50 meters (164 ft) in altitude autonomously at around 50 km/h (31 mph), reported Flying magazine.
—New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
An investment group that works with pension funds, the SOC Investment Group, sent a letter this week to Nasdaq asking them to investigate Tesla, saying its board should have attained shareholder approval for the new package under Nasdaq listing policies.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Accuracy was neither attempted nor attained.
—Trish Bendix
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Whether their child is advanced or needs extra support, homeschooling offers a level of detailed instruction that cannot be attained in a classroom setting.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Less than 100 pairs of the original release were produced and the style attained mythical status over the years, at times feeling like a sneaker that could only be seen through screens.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
It’s been demonstrated, for example, that greater savings can be attained for those with comparatively higher body mass indices.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Moscow also recently balked at proposals to establish post-war security assurances for Ukraine, which fears a future Russian invasion even if a peace agreement were attained.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Rose is baseball’s hit king, having attained the most hits of any player in MLB history.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 25 Aug. 2025
The company's flagship Q12 drone attained the record after flying in a 600-meter-wide (1,969-foot-wide) orbit at about 50 meters (164 ft) in altitude autonomously at around 50 km/h (31 mph), reported Flying magazine.
—New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
An investment group that works with pension funds, the SOC Investment Group, sent a letter this week to Nasdaq asking them to investigate Tesla, saying its board should have attained shareholder approval for the new package under Nasdaq listing policies.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Accuracy was neither attempted nor attained.
—Trish Bendix
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Whether their child is advanced or needs extra support, homeschooling offers a level of detailed instruction that cannot be attained in a classroom setting.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attained
Verb
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The effect was achieved through volume capture technology.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, the company achieved the world’s first test of a megawatt-class, multi-kilovolt hybrid electric propulsion system in altitude conditions simulating single-aisle commercial flight.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Velasco's wife, a teacher who earned her doctorate alongside him, pushed him to change his approach.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The scene touched the hearts of viewers and earned rave reviews from critics.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Charlotte forced five Tar Heels three-and-outs, held them to 33% on third-down attempts, and won the time of possession battle.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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After the Yankees won two of three in Houston to start their gauntlet of 12 straight against current playoff teams, Judge was in the lineup and playing right field.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Heading into Tuesday’s report, Oracle shares were up 46% for the year, while the Nasdaq had gained 13%.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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The case gained widespread attention after the Charlotte Area Transit System released video footage of the killing over the weekend.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The recent acquisitions of Skyy Moore and Marquez Valdes-Scantling have boosted the 49ers’ depth, but Jennings is their most accomplished wide receiver target entering the season, especially on tough, third-down throws.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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McGrane, who is also an accomplished painter, is hands-on with each project, taking the time to get to know his clients in order to deliver a truly bespoke design.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Star obtained documents that show the aggregate year-over-year percent change in Platte County’s total residential property valuations from 2019 to 2025.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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All three charges are marked domestic violence-related, per the presiding judge and court records obtained by PEOPLE.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Through these changes in price and wait times, the defendants have reaped growing profits, according to the complaint.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Chicago reaped the benefits of Burden's slide and may have nabbed one of the draft's biggest steals as a result.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Vitra Fire Station’s sharp, angular concrete planes garnered international acclaim for Hadid, putting her name and architectural style on the global map.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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Capitalizing on the attention track received during the Paris Games, Athlos’ event last year garnered 3 million viewers across YouTube, ESPN+, ESPN2, DAZN and X/Twitter.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Attained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attained. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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