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 coroner's office confirmed that the remains, found on April 16, were confirmed to be Hicks' after obtaining dental records for him and another missing individual.
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
After obtaining search and arrest warrants, police and sheriff's deputies located Pu on May 6 in San Jose.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 16 May 2026
The letter provides contacts for job recruiting agencies and information on obtaining CalFresh benefits.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Asked about rising gas prices on May 12, the president said his focus was on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 15 May 2026
In January, 2019, amid the popular uprising that would ultimately dissolve Bashir’s government, Ibrahim’s employer assisted the family in obtaining visas and plane tickets to Jordan.
—Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Earlier this week, 11 families filed a class-action lawsuit seeking to block the DOJ from obtaining the documents.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Her office became a leader in the practice, training hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the state on how to best go about obtaining the restraining orders.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Earlier this week, 11 families filed a class-action lawsuit seeking to block the Justice Department from obtaining the documents.
—Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
After obtaining search and arrest warrants, police and sheriff's deputies located Pu on May 6 in San Jose.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 16 May 2026
The letter provides contacts for job recruiting agencies and information on obtaining CalFresh benefits.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Asked about rising gas prices on May 12, the president said his focus was on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 15 May 2026
In January, 2019, amid the popular uprising that would ultimately dissolve Bashir’s government, Ibrahim’s employer assisted the family in obtaining visas and plane tickets to Jordan.
—Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Earlier this week, 11 families filed a class-action lawsuit seeking to block the DOJ from obtaining the documents.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Her office became a leader in the practice, training hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the state on how to best go about obtaining the restraining orders.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Earlier this week, 11 families filed a class-action lawsuit seeking to block the Justice Department from obtaining the documents.
—Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtaining
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In recent weeks, Pratt's campaign has gained momentum after receiving high-profile donations, including a contribution from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, and earning support from Hollywood's elite.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The actor lent his friend the running shoes, earning an invitation to the date.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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As beef becomes increasingly expensive for many Argentine families, chicken and pork are gaining ground as cheaper alternatives.—
Clara Preve,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Now gaining critical weight, Pijama offers at least one solution for the times, ones of ever contracting sales.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The Emmy Award-winning Susan, 52, has produced dozens of Hollywood series and movies, including some starring her Oscar-winning husband.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Verb
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New Mexico is not alone in reaping the financial benefits of the war.—
Morgan Lee,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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New Mexico is not alone in reaping the financial benefits of the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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The Rams were mentioned with a Colorado Avalanche logo making fun of their GM wearing an Avalanche jersey in the NFL Draft room.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Segovia said that Texas should focus on making healthcare more accessible to those who struggle to afford it, rather than targeting care for the less than 1% of Texans who are trans.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Welcome to Graceland Presley skyrocketed to stardom in the mid ’50s, garnering a recording contract with RCA Records.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
19 May 2026
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The early critical reaction is underwhelming (after the early fan and influencer social reaction inevitably skewed positive) with the film garnering 62% on Rotten Tomatoes from 50 reviews.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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This housing push doesn’t have to do with the construction of new housing as much as getting tenants in the door, which might seem like an odd issue to have in a city with as acute of a housing demand as New York.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Short but sweet Jacksonville took advantage of perhaps the most famous offseason haircut with quarterback Trevor Lawrence getting his long locks cut short on camera after introducing the Jaguars’ schedule that then plays out on the screen edited down to less than 2 minutes.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Success will be determined around that goal — either attaining it or at minimum, looking like a real threat to do so.—
Varun Shankar,
Houston Chronicle,
4 May 2026
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Granted, his policy regarding Iran not attaining a nuclear weapon is a good one.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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“Obtaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtaining. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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