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attained

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verb

past tense of attain

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Recent Examples of attained
Verb
Even Telemundo’s legendary soccer narrator Cantor, has attained cross-over appeal, recently starring in a Coors Light commercial. Miami Herald, 18 July 2026 All new sign-ups automatically receive Influencer status, while the Ambassador tier requires spending a minimum of $5,000 on the card in a year and the fanciest Icon designation can only be attained with a $15,000 annual spend. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 The sun attained solar maximum in 2024, releasing intense flares and coronal mass ejections that caused Earth’s atmosphere to expand, which only intensified the drag on Swift, according to NASA. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 Well before Diana attained princess status, Althorp was a favorite retreat of royals and a variety of politicians from around the world. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 July 2026 Since then, a small group of these highways have attained the status of cultural icon. Daniel Milowski, The Conversation, 29 June 2026 In our post-religious era—in which, beneath the cloak of secular humanitarianism, righteous religiosity and virtuous crusading remain as potent as ever—history has attained the authority, authenticity and prestige that religion and its prelates once possessed. Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026 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. 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. Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attained
Adjective
  • Her blinkered perspective is consumed with semi-realized introspection and self-reprobation.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Should the feats achieved in these types of matches count just as much as the ones where everything is on the line?
    Sergio Gonzalez, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Sing, muse, of the cunning Christopher Nolan, who has once again achieved the impossible.
    Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • The fourth star and a fairytale send off for Lionel Messi earned through lots of grit, fighting spirit and a bit of magic evaporated into the East Rutherford, New Jersey, air.
    Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Lamine Yamal’s young brother earned a roar from the crowd when he was shown on the big screen with his parents.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Adjective
  • According to a new report, the Mets first reached out to one of the most accomplished players in franchise history before ultimately pivoting to Green.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Spain, the most technically accomplished team in the competition, kept coming.
    Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • The lawsuit alleges Cacioppo had previously won competitive contract bids.
    Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • After leaving the Heat, James won one title with the Cavaliers in 2016 and another championship with the Lakers in 2020.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • After getting their start on reality TV in the UK, the Tate brothers have gained notoriety over the years by promoting increasingly misogynistic content online, racking up followers — and criminal charges.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • And the Cup created new stars, like 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who gained millions of Instagram followers after shutting out Spain.
    Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
Adjective
  • 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
Verb
  • Long-term value will be reaped by whomever controls the environments where AI operates rather than the models themselves.
    Francis Sideco, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • These new tools have proven capable of meeting age-old problems with innovative solutions, and the results are benefits that can be reaped across the board.
    William Jones, USA Today, 20 July 2026

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“Attained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attained. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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