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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Smith played a key role in the 49ers’ dominant defense in the early 2010s under head coach Jim Harbaugh, which earned San Francisco an NFC championship and appearance in Super Bowl XLVII, which the 49ers lost to the Baltimore Ravens.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Research from a social-commerce platform found that the top 10% of digital creators earned more than $53,715 each during a three-month period alone.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Yes votes for Measure ER, which only needs 50% of the vote plus one for approval, have slowly gained day after day as more ballots — and in particular, ballots from Election Day or later — were counted.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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This will be only the second appearance ever for the nation that gained independence in 1960.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
9 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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Software engineers have largely reaped the benefits of AI agents, but workers in other roles have been slower to adopt the technology.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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The steel company was awarded General Motors’ (GM) Supplier of the Year for 2025 earlier in the month, and has reaped the benefits of elevated steel prices from the spring.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The film isn’t interested in the ethical issues of a boss sleeping with her underling or how exactly Jackie garnered such a vexing reputation.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Led by star guard Jalen Brunson and beloved forward Karl-Anthony Towns, this year’s Knicks squad has garnered the attention of seemingly everyone in New York City – including a growing list of celebrity fans crowding the sidelines for the team’s playoff run.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Some of the area’s best food products are made by members of the community.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Lattes, energy drinks, sodas and pre-workout powders have made caffeine easier to consume than ever and easier to overdo.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Root got a strike past Babe, and did those Cub bench jockeys holler and hiss!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The moment came in the fifth inning when Freeland got Milwaukee third baseman Luis Rengifo to fly out to deep center field.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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Caine had not attained the rank of four-star general, and had never led a joint military command.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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Prevost also commanded an infantry landing craft, and after 15 months overseas, attained the rank of lieutenant junior grade, according to a note on the Pentagon website published soon after Leo’s election.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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“Obtained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtained. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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