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
Dual citizenship Henley & Partners is one of a number of companies that assists high-net-worth individuals in attaining dual citizenship around the globe.
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
The monks practice and teach Vipassana meditation, an ancient Indian technique taught by the Buddha himself as core for attaining enlightenment.
—Deepa Bharath, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Over the years, Brewer, as a pro athlete with endorsements, witnessed the transactions involving local Somali immigrants who were attaining wealth.
—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
Impatient for deliverables, Trump has so far failed to develop a consistent, professional process for attaining them.
—Sergey Radchenko, Foreign Affairs, 4 Dec. 2025
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
The monks practice and teach Vipassana meditation, an ancient Indian technique taught by the Buddha himself as core for attaining enlightenment.
—Deepa Bharath, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Over the years, Brewer, as a pro athlete with endorsements, witnessed the transactions involving local Somali immigrants who were attaining wealth.
—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
Impatient for deliverables, Trump has so far failed to develop a consistent, professional process for attaining them.
—Sergey Radchenko, Foreign Affairs, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaining
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Tangible goals include achieving zero plastic use in all guest rooms and implementing innovative systems like ice storage for energy efficiency and grey water water reuse for conservation.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Their expertise and pure joy for all the young talents growing and achieving through their guidance and support uplifts the enthusiastic energy of the teammates, their families and the entire ranch, according to the news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Cannon-Grant was well-known in activist circles in Boston, earning numerous awards, including Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonian of the Year award and a Boston Celtics Heroes Among Us award, both in 2020 amid nationwide protests following the killing of George Floyd.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Only seven units are market rate while the remainder are reserved for residents earning 30%, 50% and 60% of the area median income.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Belichick also was one of the game's top defensive assistants before taking over in New England, winning two earlier Super Bowls as defensive coordinator for the New York Giants.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Penny Weaver is an award-winning journalist who covers crime, law enforcement, court proceedings and more for the River Valley Democrat-Gazette.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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There are also a number of fascinating candidates who might need a couple of tries, along with returning fixtures who have been gaining momentum and could at some point hit the 75% threshold needed for election.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Since then, more pandas have arrived or were born locally, gaining a huge following.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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The money flowing into AI and new technology has been a major source of debate on Wall Street as investors increasingly want to see that companies are reaping rewards from the massive spending over the last year.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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The North Stars are reaping the benefits of all that hard work.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Mangione's lawyers argue the charges enabling prosecutors to seek capital punishment are technically flawed and that the government prejudiced Mangione by publicly declaring its intent before obtaining an indictment.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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Then there’s a whole variety of new or increased fees for things such as using recreational centers, obtaining fishing permits and parking downtown, all of which are aimed at helping close the city’s perennial budget shortfalls.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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The picture is Triet’s first feature since her 2023 Cannes Palme d’Or-winning psychological thriller Anatomy of a Fall, which went on to enjoy a major awards-season run, garnering its star Sandra Hüller a Best Actress Academy Award nomination and clinching an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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Williams had plenty of success against the Seahawks’ talented unit in the two regular-season meetings, compiling 96 and 85 rushing + receiving yards in those contests while garnering 39 total touches.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Also, the cold weather is forecast to get much worse from Sunday, with temperatures dropping even further and making the time frame for a pause in attacks hard to understand.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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But in elite-level sport, there is also a danger in dreading the consequences of making a mistake.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Attaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaining. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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