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
But to obtain Bubic, according to Miller, the Red Sox would have to ship 26-year-old Wilyer Abreu — a 2024 Gold Glove winner as a rookie and 14-home-run hitter so far in this, his second year — to Kansas City.
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Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Then, companies must purchase the land, obtain proper permits and inspections, design their factory, purchase equipment and select a construction team.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 30 June 2025
That application, obtained by The Associated Press, also offers some of the first financial details about the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and its work in the territory.
—Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
In footage obtained by South Tahoe Now, boats are seen in rough water amid strong winds.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 22 June 2025
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Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Then, companies must purchase the land, obtain proper permits and inspections, design their factory, purchase equipment and select a construction team.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 30 June 2025
That application, obtained by The Associated Press, also offers some of the first financial details about the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and its work in the territory.
—Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
In footage obtained by South Tahoe Now, boats are seen in rough water amid strong winds.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtain
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As far as accessories, don’t miss out on this hands-free Jw Pei Aylin Phone Crossbody Bag, which earned a spot on Oprah’s Favorite Things list.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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My years in publishing had trained me to believe that personhood would have to be earned, like a gold star or a promotion, which was more likely just a title change with no raise.—
Maris Kreizman
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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Cybercriminals often exploit outdated software to gain access.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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The Aperol spritz has gained a reputation for being a healthier alternative to other cocktails.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
5 July 2025
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Two, the Padres can win a wild-card playoff berth without adding a catcher.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The Powerball jackpot was last won May 31, when a California player hit the $204.5 million grand prize.—
Don Sweeney
July 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Those bold enough to double down on inclusion will reap both financial returns and a strategic moat, while their competitors hemorrhage talent and credibility.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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To reap these benefits, time is certainly of the essence.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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That season, Wade Davis and Kelvin Herrera garnered All-Star bids.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
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The case garnered national attention and became the focus of the true crime series, which was released last year.—
Annie Goodykoontz
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Maybe there's a path for Turner to get there eventually.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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So much for my hope that Jess would get a promotion!—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
8 July 2025
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Square Peg co-founders Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen want to help make aspiring filmmakers’ dreams come true.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
8 July 2025
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That makes these perfect for travelers, seniors, and basically anyone else.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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These are only a few examples of the deep ties between higher education and the founding generation; approximately half of them attained some form of it—an impressively high level of advanced learning for the time.—
Time,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Radar provides real-time reads on inventory continuously, and the kind of data that otherwise would only attained online through e-commerce.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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“Obtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtain. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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