as in earning
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 obtaining
Woods, meanwhile, has been out of the country seeking treatment amid his DUI charge after obtaining permission to travel from a Florida judge.
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Trump has repeatedly indicated that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon outweighs concerns about rising consumer costs.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
In a lab experiment, the insects were able to roll a plastic foam ball underneath an artificial blue flower, climb over the ball and use it to reach the flower, obtaining a sugary reward.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
The 2026 State of Reentry Report found that housing instability, unemployment, behavioral health needs, substance use disorders, transportation barriers, and difficulty obtaining identification remain among the most significant challenges facing individuals returning home from incarceration.
—Beth Hines, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
Chinese companies are expected to have the most trouble obtaining exemptions.
—ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Garcia-Hernandez was arrested on charges of theft of an elder adult, obtaining money by false pretenses, and attempted grand theft, along with an out-of-county warrant.
—Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 4 June 2026
With access to her email, obtaining the NFL’s Twitter password was straightforward.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
But lenders can approve FHA loans without obtaining Uncle Sam’s approval each time.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Trump has repeatedly indicated that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon outweighs concerns about rising consumer costs.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
In a lab experiment, the insects were able to roll a plastic foam ball underneath an artificial blue flower, climb over the ball and use it to reach the flower, obtaining a sugary reward.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
The 2026 State of Reentry Report found that housing instability, unemployment, behavioral health needs, substance use disorders, transportation barriers, and difficulty obtaining identification remain among the most significant challenges facing individuals returning home from incarceration.
—Beth Hines, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
Chinese companies are expected to have the most trouble obtaining exemptions.
—ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Garcia-Hernandez was arrested on charges of theft of an elder adult, obtaining money by false pretenses, and attempted grand theft, along with an out-of-county warrant.
—Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 4 June 2026
With access to her email, obtaining the NFL’s Twitter password was straightforward.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
But lenders can approve FHA loans without obtaining Uncle Sam’s approval each time.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtaining
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The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program provides food assistance to those in very-low-income households which are those earning less than 130 percent of the poverty guideline.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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To ease the financial burden on the most impoverished, the government said tax exemptions would apply to micro-enterprises and those earning less than $680 a month.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Swalwell had been gaining in polls and racking up high-profile endorsements and his exit seemed to primarily benefit Becerra.—
Marisa Lagos,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Issuance has also spread out, with seven of the top 10 sectors gaining share against both 2025 and their 10-year averages.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The game-winning goal was scored by sophomore midfielder Nathan Rogers, who finished the night with a hat trick.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The idea of the song — ‘Jules Rimet still gleaming’ — is looking back at the 1966 World Cup rather than talking about winning the Euros.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Some of those bets took time to show returns — six years, in the case of his $1 billion investment in Cisco’s Silicon One architecture — but Robbins is now reaping the rewards.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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The combine/reaping machine cutting mechanism (1833) American inventor Obed Hussey patented one of the earliest practical mechanical reapers in 1833.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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That being said, Breslow confirmed that the Red Sox have explored making external additions to help the team.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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That has marquee potential with Coloradan star Sophia Wilson making her first club appearance in Denver.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The results underscore Bass’ unpopularity as an incumbent, garnering just 35% of the vote so far.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The sweet tribute quickly resonated with animal lovers everywhere, with a video of the moment garnering more than 12 million views on TikTok.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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The seven-week-old puppies were passed out asleep after a long, hard day of being dogs, but that didn’t stop people from getting their hands on them.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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After the crowd was getting restless with some boos, Mexico has added to its lead.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Meditation is a pivotal force in attaining desires.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Decreasing food intake seems to be the most beneficial for attaining weight loss.—
Kim Pfotenhauer,
The Conversation,
22 May 2026
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“Obtaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtaining. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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