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
The Grammy-winning rapper, 41, filed for divorce from his podcaster wife, 46, on May 18 after separating May 9, according to a divorce filing obtained and reviewed by the USA TODAY Network on June 15.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Nearly 2,300 people who obtained diplomas or transcripts from Noreus got licenses by passing the board exams and went on to work as nurses across the country, court documents said.
—James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on June 18, 2026, vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 June 2026
Officials obtained an arrest warrant on June 11, according to Choon, and Broward sheriff’s deputies arrested Ayesh in Plantation on June 18.
—Allison Beck, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
The recordings were obtained by special counsel Robert Hur in the course of his investigation into whether Biden improperly retained classified documents while a senator and vice president.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The audio tapes were obtained by the Justice Department during its investigation into concerns that Biden mishandled classified materials.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026
But new video obtained by B’Tselem and shared with CNN paints a different picture.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 13 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
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Nearly 2,300 people who obtained diplomas or transcripts from Noreus got licenses by passing the board exams and went on to work as nurses across the country, court documents said.
—James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on June 18, 2026, vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 June 2026
Officials obtained an arrest warrant on June 11, according to Choon, and Broward sheriff’s deputies arrested Ayesh in Plantation on June 18.
—Allison Beck, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
The recordings were obtained by special counsel Robert Hur in the course of his investigation into whether Biden improperly retained classified documents while a senator and vice president.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The audio tapes were obtained by the Justice Department during its investigation into concerns that Biden mishandled classified materials.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026
But new video obtained by B’Tselem and shared with CNN paints a different picture.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 13 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtained
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New Zealand earned its first point in the World Cup since 2010 with a draw against Iran.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Daveigh launched her career with several starring roles in films like the American dub of Spirited Away, Lilo & Stitch, Donnie Darko and The Ring — the last of which earned her an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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The Boston Celtics and Heat gained steam as the leading suitors in the Giannis sweepstakes on the eve of the NBA Draft.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Canaves said Prime Day's growing focus on household staples corresponds with Amazon's increasing investment in fresh and perishable grocery items, categories that have gained traction as Amazon expands same-day delivery capabilities.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Augie Garrido—While at Cal State Fullerton, Garrido’s baseball teams won three national championships, made seven College World Series appearances and 16 conference championships including 11 in a row (1974-84).—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Georgia finished the season with a record of 53-14, won the SEC regular season and tournament titles, along with punching its first ticket back to Omaha for the first time since 2008.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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Year after year, his former (although now very distant) billionaires club has reaped a growing number of members — from tech titans to celebrities.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
12 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 use of the platform has garnered pushback from community members concerned about the overreliance on technology in schools.—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
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This revelation sparks questions about a potential double standard by MLB, suggesting a stricter enforcement of uniform policies now that the issue has garnered national attention, compared to Kershaw's similar past actions.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The Greens made a key alliance with the Triarchy to fortify its naval forces.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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And then there are the uptempo perennials that made Highland, California the giddiest place on earth.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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So who got a some fries with their shake?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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This is the same team that got all of the hostages out of the tunnels of Gaza that nobody said could be done.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Yet, two goals in one game 40 years ago have attained that status.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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Richards attained fame as a pioneering male supermodel in major ad campaigns by the likes of Bruce Weber, Richard Avedon, and Helmut Newton, but all along he was being extorted and exploited by Mierers and his followers to bolster (and bankroll) their shaky, pseudoscientific philosophy.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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