attains

verb

present tense third-person singular of attain
1
as in achieves
to obtain (as a goal) through effort Napoléon had attained mastery of much of Europe at that point

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2
as in earns
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 attains By the end of the novel, Sun Wukong attains Buddhahood. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 But if a person seeking status is already wealthy or attains corporate sponsorship, for instance, a viable pathway to citizenship opens up, even if only slightly. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026 Gemini attains a very favorable position almost directly overhead. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 12 Dec. 2025 Robert surreptitiously attains Alfred’s workbook/diary, where many secrets may exist. — Kirk Honeycutt, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attains
  1. achieves
  2. earns
  3. wins
  4. reaps
  5. gains
  6. garners
  7. obtains
  8. gets
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  • Interestingly, the robot achieves its underwater-to-air transition entirely without feet.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026
  • For example, say a best-in-class B2B software company consistently achieves NRR rates of 120% or higher.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of achieves
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  • The gateway earns its place where an integration is shared, permissioned, observable or reused across many agents, and buyers should be honest about how much of their tool access clears that bar.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Currently, a person who earns $184,500 per year pays the same amount in annual Social Security taxes as a person who earns $5 million per year.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of earns
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  • Novak Djokovic wins his second Wimbledon title and denies Roger Federer his record eighth by holding off the Swiss star in five sets.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Holloway, conversely, has been more active, going 5-3 since McGregor's last octagon appearance, including BMF title wins.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of wins
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  • Research and development accounts for an average of just 4% of European countries’ defense budgets, compared to 10% for the United States – which reaps significant economic multiplier effects from that military spending.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • With these words, Nellie sews a field's worth of dramatic tension that the series reaps for seasons to come.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Definition of reaps
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  • The senior leader gains fresh perspectives and a better understanding of emerging trends.
    — Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • When combined with panoramic, AI-powered camera networks, the grid gains eyes.
    — Jasmine Garland, The Conversation, 7 July 2026
Definition of gains
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  • The idea garners rare bipartisan interest, potentially providing AI companies legitimacy and addressing public anxiety about the technology's future impact.
    — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • As Wembanyama garners worldwide attention, arriving right at Tatum and Silver’s New York doorstep in a moment that could change the sport, the NBA’s desire to expand hastens.
    — Jared Weiss, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Definition of garners
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  • The state obtains the money by selling bonds to investors and agrees to repay it, with interest, per a specified schedule.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
  • Instead of cumbersome stakes and poles, the tent obtains its shape with just air.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
Definition of obtains
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  • Sugar gets the coordinates from Danny and arrives minutes before Vega and his gang, just in time to catch Ji in the throes of an overdose.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 July 2026
  • Played by the talented Halle Bailey, young mermaid Ariel yearns to be on land, has the hots for Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King) – who at least gets a character arc this time – and agrees to a bad deal with witchy Ursula (Melissa McCarthy).
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2026
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