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

Surveillance footage obtained by The Associated Press appears to show a white sedan, believed to be Durán Guerrero on his way to work, driving in circles near an intersection before an unmarked vehicle blocks its path. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

The youngest victim was 5-year-old Dayana Arlotti, who died alongside her father Williams Arlotti, who drowned while trying to find a lifeboat, according to court documents obtained by The Guardian. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

The video, which was obtained via public records request, comes to light months before the November election, when Lombardo, a Republican seeking reelection, will face Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford. — Jessica Hill, Fortune, 15 July 2026

The Observer obtained the report through a public records request. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Nearly two dozen people have died throughout the state’s prisons each of the past few years, with 23 deaths in 2025; 21 deaths in 2024; and 22 deaths in 2023, according to data obtained by the Statesman through a public records request. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026

Following an investigation by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, investigators obtained a felony warrant for Lopez Nunez’s arrest. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

King Street Productions paid Fort Worth ISD $33,100 for access to the property across eight days, according to rental agreement obtained by the Star-Telegram through a public information request. — Brayden Garcia july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

This list was compiled using shareholding and financial information obtained from the families and individuals as well as stock exchanges, regulatory agencies and other sources. — Phisanu Phromchanya, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026