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
In a notice of settlement obtained by Rolling Stone, the plaintiff, Steve Chokpelle, said the agreement would resolve all of his claims against Brown and Universal Music Group, effectively removing them from the royalties lawsuit.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
The June 5 missive obtained by Deadline was responding to a White Paper the Teamsters submitted to the DOJ in March laying out concerns around the merger, which is awaiting a green light from the regulator.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 June 2026
Footage captured by another paraglider showed Lima lost altitude before crashing into the trees below, according to footage obtained by the outlets.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Fox News Digital has obtained security video through a public records request showing Sheriff Chris Nanos stopped for bringing an undeclared handgun to a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at the Tucson International Airport ahead of a trip to Laguna Beach in California.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
The June 5 missive obtained by Deadline was responding to a White Paper the Teamsters submitted to the DOJ in March laying out concerns around the merger, which is awaiting a green light from the regulator.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 June 2026
Footage captured by another paraglider showed Lima lost altitude before crashing into the trees below, according to footage obtained by the outlets.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Fox News Digital has obtained security video through a public records request showing Sheriff Chris Nanos stopped for bringing an undeclared handgun to a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at the Tucson International Airport ahead of a trip to Laguna Beach in California.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtain
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Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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For example, Walmart’s top-performing regional managers can earn up to $620,000 annually; corporate positions are also an option.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Join today to gain access to our latest series ‘Fashion’s Real Reset Starts Now’.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
7 June 2026
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In that election, Republicans gained support from some Black male voters in battleground states.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Similar to congressional races, but unlike county-level elections, the top two vote-getters will advance to the November election regardless of whether either candidate wins a majority of the vote.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Edina has won nine straight games since suffering that defeat.—
Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
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Chip and memory companies are indeed reaping big growth in revenue and profit because of the AI boom, but their stock prices have been soaring at astounding speeds.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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SpaceX’s public market debut, expected on Friday, will create remarkable wealth — but only a sliver of investors will reap the bulk of the gains.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
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And while Italian immigrants first brought apizza from Naples to New Haven in the early 20th century, the city’s booming restaurant scene has just recently started to garner national attention, as Bill Pustari, owner of New Haven’s Modern Apizza, explains.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The results underscore Bass’ unpopularity as an incumbent, garnering just 35% of the vote so far.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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There's about to be a lot of focus on soccer for the next month, what with the World Cup getting underway, but MLB is scoring itself some heat by bringing some serious heat.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Good old Michelob beer sold in red, white, and blue cans poured from the concessions; helicopters choppered overhead for a flyover and movie stars got face time.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The month of May brought our Orange County Artist of the Year, Memorial Day, the Ducks making the playoffs as well as spring high school sports.—
Michele Cardon,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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East Coweta’s Chance Gilbert, a major UGA target for the 2027 class at cornerback, has made a sudden and surprising commitment to Auburn.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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Prevost also commanded an infantry landing craft, and after 15 months overseas, attained the rank of lieutenant junior grade, according to a note on the Pentagon website published soon after Leo’s election.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Both wish to attain logic rather than express emotion.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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“Obtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtain. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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