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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Vandell, as a bar, achieves the same qualities as our best ambitious, rooted restaurants.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Those systems can achieve a 50%-60% yield in the optimal particle size range, while the refractory atomizer typically achieves 10%-20% yield for high-temperature alloys, according to the press release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of achieves

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Defensive Player of the Week Josiah Griffin, a senior defensive back, intercepts a pass with 90 seconds left and returns it 45 yards for the deciding TD as Waubonsie Valley earns its first win of season with a 28-21 victory over Palatine.

— Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Further, the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express earns 3% cash back* on transit, including rideshares, taxis, parking, tolls, buses or trains.

— Dan Avery,Lily Wolfson, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of earns

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The threat of the penalties if the SEC eventually wins either the Louisiana case or the federal lawsuit temporarily won the day.

— Seth Emerson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Its practice of permitting construction projects at the same time in adjoining areas, causing the most inconvenience to vehicular traffic, wins the award for most perversity.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of wins

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Opponents also rallied around the fact that Iceland already reaps benefits from being in the EU’s frictionless single market and the Schengen free-travel zone without the sovereignty compromises that come with full membership.

— Kwiyeon Ha, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Opponents rallied around fishing and the fact that Iceland already reaps benefits from being in the EU’s frictionless single market and the Schengen free-travel zone without the sovereignty compromises that inevitably come with full membership.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of reaps

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Smaller engine gains Navy approval The Series 2000 completed component testing and accumulated thousands of hours of field operations before receiving approval.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
As a starting point, organizations should map where software gains meaningful execution rights.

— Ken Ammon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of gains

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Cook followed in Jobs' footsteps, taking the stage for every major Apple product launch, which garners headlines and millions of viewers around the world.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
The parade that takes place in Pasadena, California, ahead of the Rose Bowl game, which usually garners over 700,000 spectators.

— Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of garners

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This adds another barrier if someone obtains your Apple Account password.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
And even if the creditor sues you and obtains a judgment, the federal protections covering the account can create a barrier between that creditor and the retirement funds still held in the plan.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of obtains

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This is precisely the kind of action which gets Elland Road on its feet, roaring with approval.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Gasoline gets more of the attention because of the consumer impact, but diesel powers trucks, tractors, trains, boats and construction vehicles at the heart of the modern economy.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

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