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
Over the years, Brewer, as a pro athlete with endorsements, witnessed the transactions involving local Somali immigrants who were attaining wealth.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
To that end, Shaq is throwing in a new car as an incentive for Wilmore to focus on attaining his goal.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Knueppel became the fastest player in NBA history to reach 100 career 3-pointers made, attaining the milestone in his 29th appearance.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
Since 2012, Future Legends has dedicated itself to providing financial support, mentorship, and opportunity to deserving students desirous of attaining a college education on their road to success.
—Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
This is the method by which many independent films are still financed, and attaining foreign pre-sales is the aim of many producers attending film markets around the world.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 22 Dec. 2025
Ghodsi did not provide a timeframe for attaining the trillion-dollar goal.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025
Impatient for deliverables, Trump has so far failed to develop a consistent, professional process for attaining them.
—Sergey Radchenko, Foreign Affairs, 4 Dec. 2025
The building, which is working toward attaining LEED Gold certification, has been in the works for more than two decades.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
To that end, Shaq is throwing in a new car as an incentive for Wilmore to focus on attaining his goal.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Knueppel became the fastest player in NBA history to reach 100 career 3-pointers made, attaining the milestone in his 29th appearance.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
Since 2012, Future Legends has dedicated itself to providing financial support, mentorship, and opportunity to deserving students desirous of attaining a college education on their road to success.
—Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
This is the method by which many independent films are still financed, and attaining foreign pre-sales is the aim of many producers attending film markets around the world.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 22 Dec. 2025
Ghodsi did not provide a timeframe for attaining the trillion-dollar goal.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025
Impatient for deliverables, Trump has so far failed to develop a consistent, professional process for attaining them.
—Sergey Radchenko, Foreign Affairs, 4 Dec. 2025
The building, which is working toward attaining LEED Gold certification, has been in the works for more than two decades.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaining
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Put a Monogram on It The key to achieving a personalized home lies in those little details.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Fixating on the outcome and then having trouble achieving that goal can be discouraging.—
Gillian Mohney,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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While many wealthier Americans have enjoyed years of double-digit stock market gains, advancing home prices and rising wages, those earning less have been squeezed by the combination of higher prices, debt and a slowing job market.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Current court battles include players seeking to play longer, without lower-college seasons counting against their eligibility, and earning NIL money while doing it.—
ANDREW DESTIN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Bregman played his first nine seasons with the Houston Astros, winning World Series titles in 2017 and 2022 — although the first of those yielded a sign-stealing scandal that earned Bregman and his teammates plenty of scorn.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Miami is just 7-15 against teams with a winning record this season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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A week after a 27-10 road win at Syracuse, North Carolina turned in a dreadful first half against Stanford (3-7, 2-5 ACC), gaining only 47 total yards on its way to a 3-3 halftime tie.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The allegations contained in the recent NBA gambling indictment check the box of gaining widespread attention and headlines.—
Samidh Guha,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Geerlings-Simons is hopeful, however, that Indigenous people who live in and rely on forests might serve as an example for how to manage natural resources while still reaping economic benefits.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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That steady push of Ralph Lauren into the consumer consciousness is reaping other rewards and more exposure.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Her husband joined her in 1999 after obtaining a visa.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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No other property or business owners in the city have applied to form an entertainment district, which is part of obtaining a common consumption license.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Pitt scored 13 Emmy nominations, garnering five wins including, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Noah Wyle and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for LaNasa.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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With Sengun garnering a 27% usage rate, Durant’s offensive role changed in Houston.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The prosecutor’s spokesperson said Yeo was making excuses that did not make sense about the notes discovered on his mobile phone.—
Reuters 2 hr ago,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Attaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaining. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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