as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
after years of proving herself, she obtained recognition as a serious journalist
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Recent Examples of obtain
Earlier in 2025, Dave's Hot Chicken obtained village approvals to develop a 2,509-square-foot building with a patio at the spot, according to the business' application to the village.
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Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Fraternity 911 call The Star obtained public records from KU, Douglas County Emergency Communications and Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical for this story.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
This framework provides developers with a way to obtain a user's age category.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Next year, after twenty-four years, Mulaha will finally be able to obtain a Spanish passport, which will allow her, among other things, to move freely.
—Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
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Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Fraternity 911 call The Star obtained public records from KU, Douglas County Emergency Communications and Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical for this story.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
This framework provides developers with a way to obtain a user's age category.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Next year, after twenty-four years, Mulaha will finally be able to obtain a Spanish passport, which will allow her, among other things, to move freely.
—Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtain
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One reason is that the fan base is demoralized after La Vinotinto was routed 6-3 by Colombia in the final qualifying date last month and failed to earn a World Cup playoff spot.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Students study for three years to earn their doctor of nursing practice degree, which requires 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Whether the move is about Netflix’s push into ads, gaining a better foothold locally or retaining subscribers — or all three — is yet to be discovered.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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Manning was sacked just once and the line paved the way for Quintrevion Wisner to gain 93 yards in the final three quarters after the running back netted just 1 in the first period.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Missouri could have won its 16th straight at home Saturday but lost to the Crimson Tide.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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Pittsburg State has won five straight and stands 5-1, 4-1 in the MIAA.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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Grays were generally intellectual tech elites who would reap the fruits of technological progress.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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Outside of the Kendrick of it all, two of hip-hop’s leading ladies are also likely to reap bids in this category.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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The show became a cultural phenomenon, though Keaton garnered early press for refusing a $50 nightly bonus to shed her clothes during performances, according to Playbill.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The brand has already garnered a strong following stateside, with Neiman Marcus among wholesale accounts, and is now opening international wholesale.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Their speed means the drones can often get to a crime scene faster than an officer, the chief said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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But getting there may have been the easy part.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Multiple board members cited the ability to make the time commitment and experience in K-12 education as desirable characteristics.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
16 Oct. 2025
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Farke has a decision to make at Turf Moor on Saturday.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Never booked or sent off, physically imposing yet beautifully balanced, Charles attained legend status in Turin — Il Gigante Buono.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Switzerland was the only country where attaining a better quality of life was a bigger draw (57%) than accessing investment opportunities (49%) or expanding a business (48%).—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Obtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtain. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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