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
The Star revealed the cause of death last month after obtaining the autopsy report.
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Chad Bauman, executive director at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, urged the committee to reject the funding allocations in the hopes of obtaining more money for the theater company.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
If more and more people are voting for Democrats without registering or identifying as Democrats, that indicates that the Party is mostly obtaining its support from people who have reservations about it or who are mostly driven by their opposition to the Republicans.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
After obtaining his license, Verstappen will reportedly compete two weeks later, on September 27, in the ninth round of the NLS in a Ferrari 296 GT3 with the Swiss team Emil Frey Racing.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The solution for obtaining that exact light was shooting the driving scenes during the similar glow of the magic hour daily in one-hour time slots.
—Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
After obtaining a search warrant, officers retrieved the knife with blood on it under the mattress.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
In Poland, obtaining funding can take years.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The cost of obtaining them will very quickly amount to billions of dollars, which could force Musk to pay by relinquishing shares.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Chad Bauman, executive director at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, urged the committee to reject the funding allocations in the hopes of obtaining more money for the theater company.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
If more and more people are voting for Democrats without registering or identifying as Democrats, that indicates that the Party is mostly obtaining its support from people who have reservations about it or who are mostly driven by their opposition to the Republicans.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
After obtaining his license, Verstappen will reportedly compete two weeks later, on September 27, in the ninth round of the NLS in a Ferrari 296 GT3 with the Swiss team Emil Frey Racing.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The solution for obtaining that exact light was shooting the driving scenes during the similar glow of the magic hour daily in one-hour time slots.
—Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
After obtaining a search warrant, officers retrieved the knife with blood on it under the mattress.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
In Poland, obtaining funding can take years.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The cost of obtaining them will very quickly amount to billions of dollars, which could force Musk to pay by relinquishing shares.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtaining
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As of 2025, Gen Z travelers are likely to take longer trips than their millennial counterparts, despite being younger and statistically earning less.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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Torres played last season at Burleson Centennial, earning District 7-5A Division I Co-Offensive Player of the Year honors after passing for more than 2,000 yards.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Walking tours are also gaining prominence, minimizing car use and encouraging a deeper connection with the city.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Channeling history, Putin has staked a key part of his pretext for invading Ukraine on the claim that neo-Nazi ideology was gaining ground in the neighboring state also viewed as the next potential frontier for NATO expansion.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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For centuries, public disclosure of those with winning tickets was an essential part of ensuring people could trust lotteries.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, companies that prioritize psychological safety and employee well-being are reaping measurable benefits.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The liquid model flips outdated systems, building trust, clarity and flow into the system and reaping huge advantages for employees.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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After making a joke about the height of the microphone, Grande reiterated her appreciation for her supporters.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Vine & Dandy is open to making a custom color or even potentially printing a unique design on a shirt.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The poll showed Sherrill winning the support of 46 percent of the likely voters, Ciattarelli garnering 39 percent, 12 percent not sure and 2 percent favoring others.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Nielsen expanded its out-of-home measurement panel in the fall of 2020, and the NFL has been the biggest beneficiary of the OOH boost, with its Thanksgiving games garnering ratings not seen since the mid-1990s.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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After the game, Witt was getting treatment and a further evaluation.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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To give so many deaf people the opportunity to work on a high-end TV drama was a really cool side bonus to getting Reunion made – not to mention the dozens of fantastic deaf actors who came in to play various roles in the show.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hence, many minorities find that opening a franchised restaurant can lead to success and attaining the American Dream through hard work and diligence.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Since taking office in 2015, Duda has pursued a policy of strengthening Poland's military, attaining energy independence from Russia, and deepening strategic ties with Washington.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Obtaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtaining. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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