as in earning
to receive as return for effort
after years of proving herself, she obtained recognition as a serious journalist
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of obtaining
In February of 2025, the WTA barred Vukov from coaching and obtaining credentials for a year.
—
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Rojas, who turns 37 next month, will not represent his native Venezuela because of difficulty obtaining insurance.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
To have a chance at obtaining the collector’s card, fans would have to buy the new Kon Knueppel / Cooper Flagg - 2025-26 NBA Topps NOW card from the company’s website.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
The indictment, unsealed in a federal courthouse in New York on Thursday, accuses Patrick James and Edward James of bankrupting First Brands and fraudulently obtaining billions of dollars behind the backs of the company's lenders and financing partners.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
However, she's also put her own spin on the royal collection after obtaining a piece in a unique way.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Among them was a proposal to bar people with certain criminal convictions from obtaining fireworks licenses.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The commission noted that obtaining the degree would have significantly increased his potential future earnings.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Mangione's lawyers argue the charges enabling prosecutors to seek capital punishment are technically flawed and that the government prejudiced Mangione by publicly declaring its intent before obtaining an indictment.
—Michael R. Sisak, Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Rojas, who turns 37 next month, will not represent his native Venezuela because of difficulty obtaining insurance.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
To have a chance at obtaining the collector’s card, fans would have to buy the new Kon Knueppel / Cooper Flagg - 2025-26 NBA Topps NOW card from the company’s website.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
The indictment, unsealed in a federal courthouse in New York on Thursday, accuses Patrick James and Edward James of bankrupting First Brands and fraudulently obtaining billions of dollars behind the backs of the company's lenders and financing partners.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
However, she's also put her own spin on the royal collection after obtaining a piece in a unique way.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Among them was a proposal to bar people with certain criminal convictions from obtaining fireworks licenses.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The commission noted that obtaining the degree would have significantly increased his potential future earnings.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Mangione's lawyers argue the charges enabling prosecutors to seek capital punishment are technically flawed and that the government prejudiced Mangione by publicly declaring its intent before obtaining an indictment.
—Michael R. Sisak, Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtaining
Verb
-
Cannon-Grant was well-known in activist circles in Boston, earning numerous awards, including Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonian of the Year award and a Boston Celtics Heroes Among Us award, both in 2020 amid nationwide protests following the killing of George Floyd.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
-
Only seven units are market rate while the remainder are reserved for residents earning 30%, 50% and 60% of the area median income.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The Guaranteed Cash Offer is a commission-free cash purchase of a house, where homeowners can avoid paying commissions and fees while gaining the flexibility to pick their closing and move-out dates.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
-
O’Hara launched her extraordinary career as one of the ensemble members of the star-making cast of SCTV before gaining acclaim in such films as Beetlejuice, Home Alone, A Mighty Wind and, in a full-circle embrace of her TV roots that earned her an Emmy Award, Schitt’s Creek.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Belichick also was one of the game's top defensive assistants before taking over in New England, winning two earlier Super Bowls as defensive coordinator for the New York Giants.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
-
Penny Weaver is an award-winning journalist who covers crime, law enforcement, court proceedings and more for the River Valley Democrat-Gazette.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The money flowing into AI and new technology has been a major source of debate on Wall Street as investors increasingly want to see that companies are reaping rewards from the massive spending over the last year.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
-
The North Stars are reaping the benefits of all that hard work.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Also, the cold weather is forecast to get much worse from Sunday, with temperatures dropping even further and making the time frame for a pause in attacks hard to understand.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
-
But in elite-level sport, there is also a danger in dreading the consequences of making a mistake.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The picture is Triet’s first feature since her 2023 Cannes Palme d’Or-winning psychological thriller Anatomy of a Fall, which went on to enjoy a major awards-season run, garnering its star Sandra Hüller a Best Actress Academy Award nomination and clinching an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
-
Williams had plenty of success against the Seahawks’ talented unit in the two regular-season meetings, compiling 96 and 85 rushing + receiving yards in those contests while garnering 39 total touches.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Those eight factors are eating healthy, being active, not smoking, getting high sleep quality, and managing weight, cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
-
Uhlaender, 41, won the race in skeleton, but the manipulation kept her from getting the requisite points to qualify for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Dual citizenship Henley & Partners is one of a number of companies that assists high-net-worth individuals in attaining dual citizenship around the globe.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
-
The monks practice and teach Vipassana meditation, an ancient Indian technique taught by the Buddha himself as core for attaining enlightenment.—
Deepa Bharath,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Obtaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtaining. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
