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
But new video obtained by B’Tselem and shared with CNN paints a different picture.
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Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
After gathering digital evidence, conducting witness interviews and executing search warrants, investigators obtained and served an arrest warrant Tuesday for the Yuba City man, according to a department statement.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
The instructions were laid out in a memo sent by the center's general counsel and obtained by CBS News.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Instead, they can only be used by professionals with a permit obtained from the municipality where they'll be set off, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Police obtained an arrest warrant charging them both with first-degree murder and released their photos amid the search for the suspects.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 June 2026
On Wednesday, May 20, The Substance actor, 72, filed a petition to end his $13,750 monthly child support payments to his ex-wife Kimberly Buffington for his 18-year-old twins Thomas and Zoe following their high school graduation, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
On Monday, detectives obtained video surveillance footage of the hit-and-run and determined the suspect vehicle was a late-model Toyota Tundra, according to the Redwood City Police Department.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Sweet went on to attend Claremont McKenna College and obtained her law degree from Columbia in 1992.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
After gathering digital evidence, conducting witness interviews and executing search warrants, investigators obtained and served an arrest warrant Tuesday for the Yuba City man, according to a department statement.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
The instructions were laid out in a memo sent by the center's general counsel and obtained by CBS News.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Instead, they can only be used by professionals with a permit obtained from the municipality where they'll be set off, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Police obtained an arrest warrant charging them both with first-degree murder and released their photos amid the search for the suspects.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 June 2026
On Wednesday, May 20, The Substance actor, 72, filed a petition to end his $13,750 monthly child support payments to his ex-wife Kimberly Buffington for his 18-year-old twins Thomas and Zoe following their high school graduation, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
On Monday, detectives obtained video surveillance footage of the hit-and-run and determined the suspect vehicle was a late-model Toyota Tundra, according to the Redwood City Police Department.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Sweet went on to attend Claremont McKenna College and obtained her law degree from Columbia in 1992.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtained
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The show, which stars Collins alongside Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park and Lucas Bravo, has racked up nearly a dozen Primetime Emmy nominations in its five-year run, as well as earned Collins a Golden Globe nod for best performance by an actress in a comedy series in 2021.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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These top-performing models earned our enthusiastic recommendation for anyone looking to bring a touch of spa-level luxury home.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Regardless, Tyrrell has gained strokes ball-striking (driving and on approach) in the last four majors.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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As media monopolies gained control of discourse, a new feudalism arose.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The Wolves won Game 6, 3-2, and Game 7, 4-3, in enemy territory to advance to the 2026 Western Conference Final.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Tied 9-9 heading to the fourth, Walpole won the opening draw but turned over possession in Reading’s defensive zone.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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While concert promoters take the majority of the proceeds from ticket sales, the stadium reaped $237,000 from the show, including $100,000 from rental fees, $125,000 from food & beverage sales and $12,000 from other rentals and merchandise, CRDA said.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2026
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But now, a year in, the student body’s adjusted — and reaped some benefits, according to Stewart.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Since starting his RedNote account last month, Ma has garnered more than 210,000 followers.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Witt has garnered 890,575 votes.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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But in the spirit of America, Peacock made sure to check and recheck their votes to accurately reflect what its viewers want to see.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Hefei province's early stakes in EV maker Nio and chipmaker CXMT made the city a poster child for government venture investing.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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In North Texas’ first World Cup match since 1994, Japan got a late equalizer to battle to a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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The Knicks got almost nothing out of their bench for three quarters.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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Even authors who refrained from killing off their female characters may as well have, for all the complexity their stick figures attained.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Arsenal are determined to remain compliant with financial rules and ensure their success is responsibly and sustainably attained.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
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“Obtained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtained. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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