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
Before choosing, the participant had the option to obtain information about each organization’s impact per dollar.
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George E. Mitchell, The Conversation, 20 June 2025
The Idaho Statesman obtained the tort claim through a public records request.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 20 June 2025
With 4,000 calls handled, so far, by volunteers speaking English, Spanish and other foreign languages, Orange said he’s already helped at least 320 people obtain remote online hearings.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
Investigators obtained the warrant to analyze data found on a video recording device in Owens’ car.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2025
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George E. Mitchell, The Conversation, 20 June 2025
The Idaho Statesman obtained the tort claim through a public records request.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 20 June 2025
With 4,000 calls handled, so far, by volunteers speaking English, Spanish and other foreign languages, Orange said he’s already helped at least 320 people obtain remote online hearings.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
Investigators obtained the warrant to analyze data found on a video recording device in Owens’ car.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtain
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Canning allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits, walked two and struck out four over five innings.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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That drive has earned him admiration from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who lived in Wang's apartment for months during the pandemic.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
22 June 2025
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Florida gained more than 63,000 New Yorkers in a single year, contributing to a net loss of 244,000 residents from New York in 2022 alone.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2025
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Wharton gained 30 pounds his freshman year in the weight room.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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The book also won the Goodreads Choice Award for Romance, was listed as one of the best books of 2021 by Kirkus Reviews, and is the author’s first to go into production for film or TV.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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After a second-place finish in District 6-5A, the Mustangs won four playoff series, finishing the season with a 25-13 record.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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Those bold enough to double down on inclusion will reap both financial returns and a strategic moat, while their competitors hemorrhage talent and credibility.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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To reap these benefits, time is certainly of the essence.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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His conviction stems from the June 20, 2018, incident that shocked New York City and garnered national attention.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2025
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The new burger has garnered fans in Seattle, Miami, and Chicago, and the chain officially added it to its nationwide menu on June 26.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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As New York closed in on Tuesday's vote, more investors got nervous as the polls showed Mamdani was leading.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Daniels gets his guy Aiyuk, who's the younger, and potentially better receiver.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Flowering dogwood makes a gorgeous specimen growing one to two feet per year and maturing at 15 to 25 feet tall and wide.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Known for her directness and honesty with players, the former Netherlands international makes decisions based on what is best for the team.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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These are only a few examples of the deep ties between higher education and the founding generation; approximately half of them attained some form of it—an impressively high level of advanced learning for the time.—
Time,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Radar provides real-time reads on inventory continuously, and the kind of data that otherwise would only attained online through e-commerce.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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“Obtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtain. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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