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

Investigators say Davis obtained the weapon used to fatally shoot Shakur and was in the vehicle from which the shots were fired. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

As of August 31st, Nielsen’s co-viewing data will now include information obtained from smart-watch like gadgets that Neilsen’s research panelists wear in their homes. — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 19 Aug. 2026

Videos obtained by community groups also show troops in groups of 20 or more stationed outside subway stations at night, blocking teens from descending the escalators to enforce a city curfew. — Brad Heath, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

According to a July 29 memo from COPA Chief Administrator LaKenya White to interim Superintendent Fred Waller obtained in a Freedom of Information request, Sgt. — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Maryland resident charged with misdemeanor On Monday, Chesterfield County Police obtained a warrant for Johnson for accessory after the fact. — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Clavo, the director of the city department which issues grant money to Impact Sac, used some of the tickets obtained by the nonprofit. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

In a new filing obtained by Rolling Stone, Allman’s wife, Marieangela King Allman, argues that the only son of Cher and the late Allman Brothers singer Gregg Allman is in no immediate danger while confined in New Hampshire. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

The filing, obtained by Rolling Stone, claims Jones took footage Combs was shooting for his own documentary. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026