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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The 2026 Sonata achieves 28 miles per gallon in the city and 38 miles per gallon on the highway.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of achieves

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Prolific even earns the Grammy winner his first placement on a roster that did not exist during his lifetime.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card is a strong luxury credit card that earns transferable Citi ThankYou® Points and provides hundreds in annual credits.

— Jason Stauffer,Brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of earns

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In this one, the Tar Heels scored first again, allowed 10 straight points and then played the sort of gritty defense under a gray Irish sky that wins you a lot of football games.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026
If the credit bid is successful, the creditor wins the asset and the debtor gets a deduction of the judgment for the amount of the credit bid.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of wins

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On one hand, losses are out of control in the Premier League even as the division reaps far more in revenue than anywhere else.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of reaps

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That energy transfers to the ice, which gains that energy and increases its temperature.

— Matthew Koss, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026
Consider identity theft protection If someone gains access to sensitive personal or financial information, identity theft protection can help monitor for signs that your information is being misused and provide recovery assistance if fraud occurs.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 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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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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Some recalls, Eskin said, are made after companies’ routine testing catches a pathogen before anyone gets sick, while others involve outbreaks that are already underway and vary widely in size and severity.

— Dian Zhang, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
All cabins come with a firepit equipped with a grill grate and a picnic table, while upgrading to an outdoor suite gets you a tarp for shade lined with string lights and an extremely comfortable hammock.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

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