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
Cassidy, a full-time teacher, was just six months away from attaining her degree in education, while Connor had recently been promoted in her role as a personal assistant.
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Professional dancers can be laser focused on attaining physical perfection.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
The current injury will, at the very least, delay McCarthy from attaining anything resembling an offensive rhythm.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
This includes today’s conventional AI and the rest of the pathway up to attaining AGI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Thus far, the most notable example of a trenchocrat attaining a high federal position is Artem Zhoga, who built his career in the ranks of anti-Ukrainian military units in the Donbas region.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2025
According to new research published by Investopedia, the lifetime cost of attaining the traditional American Dream—including homeownership, retirement, raising children, a wedding, new cars, healthcare, pets, and annual vacations—now totals roughly $5 million.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Since taking office in 2015, Duda has pursued a policy of strengthening Poland's military, attaining energy independence from Russia, and deepening strategic ties with Washington.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Yang also noted L’Occitane’s emphasis on sustainability, which has prompted her to start the process of attaining B Corp certification.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Professional dancers can be laser focused on attaining physical perfection.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
The current injury will, at the very least, delay McCarthy from attaining anything resembling an offensive rhythm.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
This includes today’s conventional AI and the rest of the pathway up to attaining AGI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Thus far, the most notable example of a trenchocrat attaining a high federal position is Artem Zhoga, who built his career in the ranks of anti-Ukrainian military units in the Donbas region.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2025
According to new research published by Investopedia, the lifetime cost of attaining the traditional American Dream—including homeownership, retirement, raising children, a wedding, new cars, healthcare, pets, and annual vacations—now totals roughly $5 million.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Since taking office in 2015, Duda has pursued a policy of strengthening Poland's military, attaining energy independence from Russia, and deepening strategic ties with Washington.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Yang also noted L’Occitane’s emphasis on sustainability, which has prompted her to start the process of attaining B Corp certification.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaining
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Cosmedica’s advantage is its process aimed at achieving a soft, age-appropriate, and natural-looking hairline that blends into everyday life.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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As a means of achieving political change, the boycott is ill-conceived, targeting a vital source of artistic dissent rather than policy makers.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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More recent parody country music songs have pushed Hays to the top of the Spotify and Apple Music charts, earning her in all nearly five million followers and over three billion social media platform views.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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Elsewhere, actors like Anne Hathaway have admitted to struggling career-wise after earning the ire of social media.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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Coaches, both winning and losing, point it out every night in pregame and postgame media.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Grammy Award-winning artist Doja Cat is slated to join the Puerto Rican rapper as the music guest.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Honer, a former college diver, moved to Nashville in 2024 after gaining viral success.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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For OnePay, which benefits from its ties with the world’s largest retailer, there are signs that its mobile app is gaining traction, even before the crypto rollout.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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The seven claimants – who include Elton John's husband David Furnish – accuse Associated Newspapers of activities such as hacking their voicemails, burglary, and obtaining their medical records by deception.—
Michael Holden,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Israeli intelligence missed the boat on October 7, but we’re asked to trust Israeli intelligence 100% that Iran is on the cusp of obtaining nuclear weapons.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The construction of museums to house artifacts offers an opportunity for African countries to bolster their cultural tourism offering for international and domestic visitors, potentially reaping economic benefits.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Many powers are reaping the benefits.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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After breaking out in 2016, Khalid became an industry darling, garnering five Grammy nominations and becoming a go-to duet partner for everyone from Ed Sheeran to Billie Eilish (see sidebar).—
Jeff Nelson,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some fans argued that the online spat was Minaj's way of garnering attention for her future release.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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By law, half of the 20,000 available scholarships are required to go to families with no income cap, meaning even those making $1 million or more could qualify.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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While local residents hope a new plant could bring economic growth, unanswered questions about use of the additional land are making some uneasy.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Attaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaining. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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