Synonyms of obtained

obtained

verb

past tense of obtain

as in earned

to receive as return for effort

after years of proving herself, she obtained recognition as a serious journalist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earned
• gained
• won
• reaped
• garnered
• made
• got
• attained
• acquired
• procured
• secured
• landed
• realized
• captured
• achieved
• carried
• brought in
• drew
• came by
• bagged
• pulled down
• knocked down
• accomplished
• accumulated
• scored
• netted
• amassed
• occupied
• annexed
• regained
• recaptured
• cleared
• notched (up)
• grossed
• caught
• took over
• reacquired
• picked up
• racked up
• remade
• reattained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• granted
• paid
• gave
• forfeited
• accorded
• yielded
• surrendered
• gave up
• relinquished
• handed over
• parted (with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of obtained

The Afghan couple raised her for 18 months, but during that time the Masts also obtained a final adoption order from a Virginia court without notifying them. — Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026

Now, Amy Helm has countersued the studio, alleging that her successor, Brian Parillo, used invalid corporate actions to take control of the famed music venue in Woodstock, New York, and improperly obtained voting power from Levon Helm’s widow. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026

The warrant, signed Friday, was approved by the chief judge on the 11th Judicial Circuit Court following an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, according to the arrest warrant and affidavit obtained by the Herald/Times. — Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

In 1983, Baker and Casey became embroiled in a public dispute over who had clandestinely obtained Jimmy Carter’s briefing book for the 1980 Presidential debate. — Bob Woodward, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

But while critics on the Israeli right railed against the deal, Netanyahu’s deputies worked behind the scenes to preserve it, according to correspondence obtained by TIME. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026

Hackers may have obtained Social Security numbers, diagnoses and even medical images. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Ross says investigators obtained hair from Sells to compare to the crime scene. — Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026

Video footage, which the Bee obtained from the attorney who filed a lawsuit on behalf of Saetern’s family, was not released to the public. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026