as in to earn
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 obtain
Drone operators would be required to obtain certification and pass background checks before conducting beyond-line-of-sight operations.
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Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The investigation later led to authorities obtaining an arrest warrant for 45-year-old Jason Dennis of Milford, who was identified by police as an employee of New Haven Truck & Auto Body.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025
Authorities are working to obtain a search warrant for further examination of the vehicle and any related evidence.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis is planning a sweeping reorganization of Austin Police Department personnel that would reassign dozens of officers from specialized units to street patrol, according to an email obtained by the American-Statesman.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
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Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The investigation later led to authorities obtaining an arrest warrant for 45-year-old Jason Dennis of Milford, who was identified by police as an employee of New Haven Truck & Auto Body.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025
Authorities are working to obtain a search warrant for further examination of the vehicle and any related evidence.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis is planning a sweeping reorganization of Austin Police Department personnel that would reassign dozens of officers from specialized units to street patrol, according to an email obtained by the American-Statesman.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtain
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This month, trade in your old belt and earn a $20 credit toward a new one at Clayton & Crume, a handcrafted leather belt and accessories store in Kentucky.—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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And another gives users a way to create interactive AI personas from text prompts and earn money from their dynamic digital assets through a token system, uniting creative freedom with blockchain stability.—
Tomer Warschauer Nuni,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Flexible work models are also gaining traction, from four‑day weeks to job shares and compressed hours, enabling workers to maintain their income while reclaiming personal time.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And that is there is an enormous amount to be gained from markets.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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Hang won bronze on vault at the Pan American Games and looks to capitalize on her strong block and execution.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Having won all six of his races across three Grand Slam Track meets between April and June, Bednarek was crowned Racer of the Year in the inaugural season of the league launched by sprinting great Michael Johnson.—
Coy Wire,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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When Adobe’s $20 billion deal for smaller, scrappier rival Figma collapsed in 2023 under global antitrust scrutiny, investors set to reap billions complained loudly about Biden’s enforcers.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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As New York State emerges as a heavyweight in the high-tech manufacturing and generative artificial intelligence fields, New York City will be in line to reap plenty of benefits from projects built upstate or on Long Island.—
Linda Baran,
New York Daily News,
3 Aug. 2025
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Starring Parker alongside Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon as a quartet of gossipy New York City friends, the show garnered over fifty Primetime Emmy Nominations across its six seasons.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
17 Aug. 2025
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The restaurant garnered copious praise from critics.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Senators’ previous owner, the late Eugene Melnyk, put the wheels in motion for a potential project at LeBreton Flats back in 2016, but was never able to get the project off the ground.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Students apply separately to get into magnet programs.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
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Stewart, who was placed on the injured list on Tuesday, made four appearances for the Dodgers, giving up two runs and six hits in 3⅔ innings for a 4.91 ERA.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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Burton made a triple, a layup, and two free throws to help the Valkyries push their lead back to 20 by the 1:30 mark of the third quarter.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Building or attaining such a team is not just costly but time-consuming.—
Roman Reznikov,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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But so far, the Trump administration has only rolled back the policy for mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration, which help low- to moderate-income families attain home ownership.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Obtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtain. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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