ATTAINS Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

attains

verb

present tense third-person singular of attain

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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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 During its orbit, S301 attains speeds more than 100,000 times faster than a commercial airliner—over eight percent the speed of light. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026 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

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In our experience, if a story achieves longevity, the numbers and the recognition tend to follow on their own.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Notably, the electrode achieves maximum storage efficiency without overcrowding by first packing the larger zinc ions and following with the smaller protons.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of achieves

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Backstage, Tommaso Ciampa says this year’s Casino Gauntlet has the biggest stakes since the winner earns a chance at the AEW World Championship.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
That is the precise point at which quantum earns its place – not as a wholesale replacement, but as the capability that allows another valuable dimension to be included rather than left out.

— Carsten Polenz, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of earns

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Ridesharing and hybrid vehicles Driverless Waymo ridesharing wins approval for drastic expansion in Los Angeles and the Bay Area.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Roger Niello The moderate Sacramento Republican wins a caucus vote to become State Senate minority leader.

— Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 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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Stripe gains a live and unusually broad view of which models OpenRouter customers choose and how those workloads shift week to week.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Luis takes him under his wing at the New York City hospital to learn life-saving techniques as the teen gains an interest in the medical field.

— Kirsten Acuna, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of gains

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As investors adjust their positions and trade through newly available supply, Goldman garners revenue through bid-ask spreads and execution commissions.

— Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Los Angeles diner Max and Helen’s reportedly garners an 8-hour line, and Reddit threads are dedicated to lining up at Austin’s legendary Franklin Barbecue.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of garners

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That can create a period of silence while the debt collector obtains and sends the required information.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
The three Bucky Dent pools remain closed while the city addresses the violations and obtains the approvals required to reopen.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026

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