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 The copilot was identified as 20-year-old Natalia Gadelha Filgueiras, an aspiring airline pilot who earned her wings before obtaining her driver's license, according to a report. — Stephen Sorace , Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026 The process for obtaining revocable consent currently involves filing a petition with the Department of Transportation, which then must hold a public hearing. — Digital Producer, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 Washington seeks to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and wants to address the issue in any new talks. — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026 The sophomore season will continue following Webb, alongside Ben Whishaw as Sam Young and Sarah Lancashire as Reed, violently obtaining secrets for the highest bidder. — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026 Let every man make known what kind of government would command his respect, and that will be one step toward obtaining it. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 But Baltimore’s report on its website was misleading; though the Ravens put in a claim for him, that’s different from obtaining him. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026 My parents had fallen in love with each other before obtaining divorces. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026 Mobile is obtaining water from an unapproved non-potable water source/hydrant. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtaining
  1. earning
  2. gaining
  3. winning
  4. reaping
  5. making
  6. garnering
  7. getting
  8. attaining
Verb
  • McDonald’s sometimes benefits in tough economic times, as higher-earning households trade down from pricier restaurants.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Credit cards can be a great way to help accomplish all your holiday shopping while earning rewards on your purchases.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of earning
Verb
  • Research applications could begin gaining traction in the late 2020s, with more substantial materials-discovery applications potentially emerging during the 2030s.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The analyst said that Vera Rubin is gaining momentum, though details on next year's Rubin Ultra were lighter than expected.
    — TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of gaining
Verb
  • Attendees were enthusiastic about Talarico’s prospects and the possibility of a Democrat winning statewide in Texas.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Simpson, 60, is a former state Senate president who served in the upper chamber for 10 years before winning the agriculture commissioner position in 2022.
    — Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of winning
Verb
  • Through the spring and summer the forest in this mountain backcountry had been blessed with abundant rainfall and the wild creatures were busy reaping the berries, seeds and other browse.
    — Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The County of Ventura 2025 Crop and Livestock Report shows strawberries as the county’s leading agricultural commodity, with growers reaping $808 million in wholesale revenue.
    — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of reaping
Verb
  • Black, who helped found private equity giant Apollo Global Management, accused Garcia of making maliciously false statements, citing statements the ranking member of the House oversight committee made in interviews.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Officials underscored the progress students have been making in the classroom.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of making
Verb
  • Two ballot measures designed as poison pills against the billionaire tax are garnering strong support.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Rachel Weatherington, who challenged political newcomer Geramie Parrish in the Place 4 race, was ahead with 70% of the vote with Parrish garnering 30%, according to unofficial, incomplete results from Tarrant County.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of garnering
Verb
  • Now, Tan-Gillespie is tasked with getting KFC’s American business back on track as the brand faces growing competition paired with more health-conscious and cash-strapped consumers.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Before Rover, success meant getting promotions, landing bigger clients and climbing the corporate ladder.
    — Sally Simmons, Contributor, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of getting
Verb
  • Beyond attaining eternal beloved status by Cubs fans for finally bringing a World Series title back to the North Side, their run to immortality had a profound impact on multiple levels.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • EchoStar sold wireless spectrum to SpaceX last year, attaining a minority stake in the company ahead of its blockbuster IPO in June.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of attaining

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