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
In turn, many participants—after getting a taste of our approach—come back to us for more support in hopes of attaining What Works Cities Certification.
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Rochelle Haynes,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
These results indicate that after attaining a maximum value about 2 billion years ago, dark energy may have begun to weaken.
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Quanta Magazine,
22 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Meditation is a pivotal force in attaining desires.
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Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
Decreasing food intake seems to be the most beneficial for attaining weight loss.
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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.
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Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Rochelle Haynes,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
These results indicate that after attaining a maximum value about 2 billion years ago, dark energy may have begun to weaken.
—
Quanta Magazine,
22 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaining
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Brilliant innovators and visionaries like Musk, an immigrant himself, who take on extreme financial and personal risk in the hopes of achieving massive success should be celebrated, not demonized.
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Sleeping with quilts is one of the best hacks for achieving cool, comfortable sleep year-round, but quilts are especially handy in the summer months.
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The wide receiver spent most of his career with the Green Bay Packers, helping the franchise win Super Bowl XXXI and earning Pro Bowl honors in 1998.
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Teen entrepreneurship has evolved significantly, with high schoolers now running real businesses and securing college opportunities, often earning thousands.
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The New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals was a tremendous accomplishment for the organization and its players, while also bringing a joyous end to the team's long championship drought for fans.
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Lendeborg, 23, was the Big Ten player of the year and leader of Michigan’s national championship-winning team.
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To remain tuition-free, Miss Major Middle is launching as a microschool, a nontraditional educational model gaining traction nationwide.
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Living with less and gaining more Life here isn’t perfect.
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Manufacturing at Micron’s new $50 billion plant isn’t set to start until next year, but the project is already reaping millions of dollars for Boise.
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Large firms have outsourced labor-intensive work while reaping technology’s huge productivity gains.
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Despite the damage in the 2024 fire, a review of city records showed no record of Lineage or other companies involved obtaining permits for repairs after that fire.
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And illicitly obtaining methadone is difficult, said Marc Stern, a physician and researcher focused on correctional healthcare.
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Civil disobedience is usually an effective tool for garnering attention.
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To arrive at the 2026 cohort, the private art fund invited a diverse group of artists and art world professionals to nominate artists to apply for the award, garnering seventy-five submissions from artists working across a variety of media and disciplines.
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The Cubs will try to rebound Saturday with left-hander David Peterson, acquired this week in a trade with the Mets, making his first start with his new team.
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If a demanding day drains you, take a short break before making a purchase.
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“Attaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaining. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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