1
as in achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
Napoléon had attained mastery of much of Europe at that point
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as in earning
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 attaining
However, the industry-wide goal of attaining human-like intelligence in AI systems will only make this content harder for people to spot, even with all the well-meaning government legislation in the world.
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ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
The fundraiser said Solomon was born and raised in Ghana, eventually emigrating to the United States, attaining a nursing degree from Samuel Merritt University.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
And management organizes quarterly beach cleanups for staff members, both of which have contributed to the hotel attaining Green Key certification.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Meditation is a pivotal force in attaining desires.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Decreasing food intake seems to be the most beneficial for attaining weight loss.
—Kim Pfotenhauer, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
Many other people reject formal education (for other people, though usually not for their own kids) as unnecessary to attaining the highest ranks of wealth and power.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Success will be determined around that goal — either attaining it or at minimum, looking like a real threat to do so.
—Varun Shankar, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Granted, his policy regarding Iran not attaining a nuclear weapon is a good one.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
The fundraiser said Solomon was born and raised in Ghana, eventually emigrating to the United States, attaining a nursing degree from Samuel Merritt University.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
And management organizes quarterly beach cleanups for staff members, both of which have contributed to the hotel attaining Green Key certification.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Meditation is a pivotal force in attaining desires.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Decreasing food intake seems to be the most beneficial for attaining weight loss.
—Kim Pfotenhauer, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
Many other people reject formal education (for other people, though usually not for their own kids) as unnecessary to attaining the highest ranks of wealth and power.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Success will be determined around that goal — either attaining it or at minimum, looking like a real threat to do so.
—Varun Shankar, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Granted, his policy regarding Iran not attaining a nuclear weapon is a good one.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaining
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There are also tutorials for achieving game-day hair and makeup plus fitness routines.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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All this in addition to her high school diploma achieving the Scholar and Industry diploma designations and graduating with Summa Cum Laude honors.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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One of the most accomplished individuals in Tech’s sports history, Hall coached the Yellow Jackets from 1994 through 2025, earning ACC coach of the year honors five times.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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After earning a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from North Carolina State University in 2015, Davis completed a master’s degree in space studies with a concentration in aerospace science from American Military University between 2018 and 2022.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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When the action returned, Germany found their rhythm and ended up winning 7-1.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Perhaps the most intriguing situation this summer surrounds the Florida Panthers, who missed the playoffs after winning back-to-back championships.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Supporters portray the Business Improvement District as a fix for years of neglect and crime, while opponents fear gentrification, over-policing and businesses gaining control over public space.—
Alejandra Molina,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Now your real job is gaining the king’s favor.—
Gautam Mukunda,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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Large firms have outsourced labor-intensive work while reaping technology’s huge productivity gains.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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An enemy that was hit hard but remains unrelentingly hostile and is now reaping unexpected strategic gains.—
Daniel B. Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
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Despite these obstacles, the Cuban government faces a short window for obtaining results, said Paolo Spadoni, associate professor in the Department of Social Sciences at Augusta University in Georgia.—
Andrea Rodríguez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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According to Boisvert, the Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene Divisions responded and assumed the investigation, developing Petitpas as a suspect before obtaining a warrant for his arrest.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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The drum drama went viral this past week, garnering more than 50 million views on Chinese social media site Weibo by Monday, Global Times reported.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Her performance has been garnering critical raves and the kudos are well-deserved.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Thinking of spending or making money?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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“Attaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaining. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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