OBTAINING Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

obtaining

verb

present participle of obtain

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 Richard Susskind and others have argued for years that technology would eventually change not merely how lawyers practice, but how legal capability itself is delivered, widening access by lowering the cost and friction of obtaining usable guidance. —

Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 The difficulty in obtaining visas and the fear of being rounded up by immigration agents are being blamed, in part, for less-than-expected tourist traffic. —

Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 Ereg is accused of obtaining, misappropriating and laundering millions of dollars meant to feed children in need, officials said in a statement. —

Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 11 June 2026 Before making a decision, consider obtaining estimates from a qualified HVAC professional like ARS and compare both the short-term and long-term costs of each option. —

Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 June 2026 Failure to pay civil restitution can prevent you from obtaining future hunting licenses, permits or tags. —

Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026 Smith said one of his top priorities is obtaining funding for a complaint information management system that would allow the commission to better track investigations, manage records and analyze trends. —

Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026 Woods, meanwhile, has been out of the country seeking treatment amid his DUI charge after obtaining permission to travel from a Florida judge. —

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

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One of the most accomplished individuals in Tech’s sports history, Hall coached the Yellow Jackets from 1994 through 2025, earning ACC coach of the year honors five times.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
After earning a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from North Carolina State University in 2015, Davis completed a master’s degree in space studies with a concentration in aerospace science from American Military University between 2018 and 2022.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026