Synonyms of attaining

attaining

verb

present participle of attain

1

as in achieving

to obtain (as a goal) through effort

Napoléon had attained mastery of much of Europe at that point

Synonyms & Similar Words

• achieving
• winning
• gaining
• obtaining
• making
• scoring
• hitting
• garnering
• securing
• getting
• acquiring
• capturing
• logging
• realizing
• landing
• procuring
• bagging
• clocking (up)
• carrying
• ringing up
• racking up
• approaching
• notching (up)
• drawing
• tying
• excelling
• chalking up
• matching
• equaling
• touching
• surpassing
• meeting
• amounting (to)
• topping
• rivaling
• outdoing
• measuring up (to)
• beating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• losing
• failing (at)
• falling short (of)

2

as in earning

to receive as return for effort

with hard work she will inevitably attain success in her chosen profession

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earning
• gaining
• winning
• reaping
• obtaining
• garnering
• making
• getting
• securing
• acquiring
• realizing
• achieving
• landing
• capturing
• procuring
• carrying
• drawing
• bringing in
• bagging
• pulling down
• coming by
• accomplishing
• knocking down
• scoring
• accumulating
• netting
• regaining
• grossing
• amassing
• occupying
• recapturing
• annexing
• clearing
• notching (up)
• catching
• taking over
• remaking
• reacquiring
• racking up
• picking up
• reattaining

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing
• granting
• giving
• paying
• according
• forfeiting
• yielding
• giving up
• relinquishing
• surrendering
• parting (with)
• handing over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of attaining

But attaining and maintaining security also rests on a more reliable bedrock, that of common values and respectful communication. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026

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. — 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