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
These limitations have long prevented scientists from obtaining clear images of deep brain structures.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
In tandem, a lack of standardized sustainability reporting has made obtaining accurate data on suppliers’ environmental practices something of a challenge.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
But the consensus among academics is that obtaining government funding for mRNA research will be extremely difficult — if not impossible — for many projects.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Hawkins said his team has refocused efforts on obtaining city and county grants.
—Eloise Rollins-Fife, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Others, like Hague, are obtaining shopping lists and ordering groceries that are delivered to a specified address.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
Next steps include sending the results of the committee vote to the California Department of Housing and Community Development, obtaining property appraisal reports and initiating the NOA process for the Torrey Pines Road parcel.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
These official letters act as a sort of income verification and are therefore key to obtaining aid like housing assistance, fuel assistance and help from nonprofits.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Morelli also corresponded with the man obtaining the videos for him and asked that the torture of the animals be prolonged in subsequent videos, according to a copy of the indictment filed in the case and obtained by PEOPLE.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
In tandem, a lack of standardized sustainability reporting has made obtaining accurate data on suppliers’ environmental practices something of a challenge.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
But the consensus among academics is that obtaining government funding for mRNA research will be extremely difficult — if not impossible — for many projects.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Hawkins said his team has refocused efforts on obtaining city and county grants.
—Eloise Rollins-Fife, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Others, like Hague, are obtaining shopping lists and ordering groceries that are delivered to a specified address.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
Next steps include sending the results of the committee vote to the California Department of Housing and Community Development, obtaining property appraisal reports and initiating the NOA process for the Torrey Pines Road parcel.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
These official letters act as a sort of income verification and are therefore key to obtaining aid like housing assistance, fuel assistance and help from nonprofits.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Morelli also corresponded with the man obtaining the videos for him and asked that the torture of the animals be prolonged in subsequent videos, according to a copy of the indictment filed in the case and obtained by PEOPLE.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtaining
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My daughter and son earning advanced degrees from LSU and a third who began his career working at the university.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Many outlets began operating independently, earning revenue through advertising.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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A week after a 27-10 road win at Syracuse, North Carolina turned in a dreadful first half against Stanford (3-7, 2-5 ACC), gaining only 47 total yards on its way to a 3-3 halftime tie.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The allegations contained in the recent NBA gambling indictment check the box of gaining widespread attention and headlines.—
Samidh Guha,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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The title-winning standard has been lower in recent years; City won it with 86, 93, 89 and 91 points between 2020-21 and 2023-24 and Liverpool with 84 points last season, but some of those totals give a false impression.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Get tech-smarter on your schedule Award-winning host Kim Komando is your secret weapon for navigating tech.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Geerlings-Simons is hopeful, however, that Indigenous people who live in and rely on forests might serve as an example for how to manage natural resources while still reaping economic benefits.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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That steady push of Ralph Lauren into the consumer consciousness is reaping other rewards and more exposure.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The prosecutor’s spokesperson said Yeo was making excuses that did not make sense about the notes discovered on his mobile phone.—
Reuters 2 hr ago,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Lawrence is currently garnering Oscar buzz for her role in Lynne Ramsay’s dark comedy Die My Love.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
5 Nov. 2025
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After the trade was announced, Seahawks star WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba reacted with an eye emoji, garnering an immediate response from Olave.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Big Ten pushed for a model that would have each power conference receive multiple automatic bids, with the Big Ten and SEC each receiving four and the ACC and Big 12 each getting two.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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And the back part of that is that the most fun is getting to act opposite people who are incredibly good, which is true for this cast.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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The building, which is working toward attaining LEED Gold certification, has been in the works for more than two decades.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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His priorities are retaining local business, attaining affordable housing, and sustainable economic environmental development to make Shawnee a welcoming community.—
PJ Green
October 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Obtaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtaining. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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