as in earned
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 obtained
Jarred Cavan Milpitas Police Department The Milpitas Police Department said in a press release that during the investigation, its detectives identified a second suspect, a 16-year-old boy and Milpitas resident, and obtained a warrant for his arrest.
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Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Kendra, 27, could be heard sobbing in a March 23 phone call obtained by TMZ.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The incident was captured on video obtained by Deadline, which is embedded below.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
The free tickets can be obtained by filling out an online form.
—Pj Green
april 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
The first government documents that Shapiro obtained about ICEBlock attempted to establish a connection between the application and assaults on immigration agents.
—Oriana Van Praag, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
The News obtained copies of the complaints from the patient and her doctor.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Candies, who was booked at the jail on Wednesday.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Kimberly Sullivan was taken into police custody on March 12, a day after police obtained an arrest warrant for her.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Kendra, 27, could be heard sobbing in a March 23 phone call obtained by TMZ.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The incident was captured on video obtained by Deadline, which is embedded below.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
The free tickets can be obtained by filling out an online form.
—Pj Green
april 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
The first government documents that Shapiro obtained about ICEBlock attempted to establish a connection between the application and assaults on immigration agents.
—Oriana Van Praag, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
The News obtained copies of the complaints from the patient and her doctor.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Candies, who was booked at the jail on Wednesday.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Kimberly Sullivan was taken into police custody on March 12, a day after police obtained an arrest warrant for her.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtained
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Tumi Moshobane corralled the rebound and earned a penalty kick, and Brito’s powerful spot kick forced a rebound.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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But Vásquez ended the fifth with a groundout that earned him a chance at the sixth inning.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Calls to temporarily pause gas taxes have gained traction in recent days as prices at the pump climb dramatically, largely driven by supply disruptions resulting from the war in Iran.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Through his partnership with Stone and Argentine producer Fernando Sulichin, Sánchez Arveláiz gained access to a different kind of power — one rooted not in government offices, but in storytelling and cultural influence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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But this isn’t about the batters — not even the one who blasted a grand slam that won a fan $25,000.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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With Wednesday’s win in Miami, the Celtics have now won 17 of their least 20 games against the Heat (including the 2024 first-round playoff series between the two teams that Boston won 4-1).—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Passover, Good Friday and Easter Sunday will soon arrive to connect us to our tradition and to teach us the lessons of the rewards reaped from long-term commitment.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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His ability to balance earnestness and whimsy, dedication and delight, have reaped palpable benefits for SummerFest.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Beyoncé garnered the trophies for Favorite Country Album and Favorite Female Country Artist — marking the first time the 11-time AMA winner won in the country music category.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2026
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My second test garnered a faster 30-second response, and on my third test I was connected to a live person within 36 seconds of pressing the help button.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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If the creation of fiction is a layered endeavor—if premise, plot, style, and so on are to some extent separable—then must all the layers be made by the same individual?—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Brought to life with Greek Seasoning, made with oregano, garlic, cinnamon, peppermint, dill, nutmeg, red pepper, and chives.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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The right-handed Bird got ahead of pinch-hitter Graham Pauley with two quick strikes.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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It's got nearly 1,800 connections and many thousands of residences to serve.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Few sandwiches in the pantheon of great sandwiches have attained the status of the Italian combo.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Obtained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtained. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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