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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
Gary Bedore
may 14, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
To be sure, annual grocery price increases remain well below a recent peak attained during the pandemic.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 May 2026
So there are a massive number of worlds out there where life could have evolved and attained sentience and spaceflight capabilities.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
But before Apophis attained its infamous moniker, it was dubbed the less-exciting 2004 MN4 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Today, this is the basis of the Japanese sense of the seasons, which has also had a great influence on literature in Japan, especially with regard to haiku, the 17-syllable Japanese poem that has attained international popularity.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
The Cougars then compiled a 14-2-3 record in the regular season, and attained the MIAA’s top spot in the power rankings.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Few sandwiches in the pantheon of great sandwiches have attained the status of the Italian combo.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Victoria attained self-government in 1855.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Jayhawks have matched their program record of 20 wins in conference play, a mark first attained in 2025.
—Gary Bedore
may 14, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
To be sure, annual grocery price increases remain well below a recent peak attained during the pandemic.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 May 2026
So there are a massive number of worlds out there where life could have evolved and attained sentience and spaceflight capabilities.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
But before Apophis attained its infamous moniker, it was dubbed the less-exciting 2004 MN4 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Today, this is the basis of the Japanese sense of the seasons, which has also had a great influence on literature in Japan, especially with regard to haiku, the 17-syllable Japanese poem that has attained international popularity.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
The Cougars then compiled a 14-2-3 record in the regular season, and attained the MIAA’s top spot in the power rankings.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Few sandwiches in the pantheon of great sandwiches have attained the status of the Italian combo.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Victoria attained self-government in 1855.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attained
Adjective
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Her blinkered perspective is consumed with semi-realized introspection and self-reprobation.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
Verb
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This is the beginning of a childhood dream achieved.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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Madrid achieved that 94 years ago, when meetings between the two clubs were not quite so charged, to pick up the 1931-32 title, their first league success.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Only two were earned, but they were all deserved after Rodón fell apart in the third frame.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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The Packers won their fourth Super Bowl, and Rodgers earned two of his four MVPs with McCarthy calling the plays.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Martelli, herself an accomplished actor, has drawn persuasive and involving performances from her international cast.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Anna Leigh Waters, a prodigy from Delray Beach, Florida, is known as the most accomplished player in pickleball history.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Mauricio Dubón hit a two-run homer as part of a three-run eighth inning, and the Braves won yet again, beating the Cubs 4-1 at Truist Park on Wednesday to match the franchise’s best start since 2003.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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But Seranthony Domínguez struck out pinch hitter Jac Caglianone to secure his 10th save as the Sox won their fourth straight.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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But the core disputes were left unresolved, and, in the interim, Iran gained time to rebuild its weapons arsenals and defenses, preparing for a potential wider conflict.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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The Department of Government Efficiency gained access to internal FEMA networks containing survivors’ private information.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The additional billions that Moscow has reaped because of the Iran war is easing some pressure off Russia’s floundering economy and the Kremlin’s ability to finance the conflict in Ukraine.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a February 2025 Reuters poll, the two men reaped more favorable ratings than anyone else among the 10 wealthiest Americans.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Attained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attained. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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