as in earns
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 obtains
Since then, more global drugmakers have announced partnerships with Chinese firms—The main form of collaboration is licensing — meaning the foreign partner obtains rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize the Chinese drug or technology outside China.
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CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Demola said most mortgage lenders won’t allow a home purchase in a high-risk flood zone to proceed until a homebuyer obtains flood insurance.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
SpaceX obtains approval to ramp up Falcon 9 cadence.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Disney obtains a share of YouTube’s ad revenue on its videos, and also sells advertising directly.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The inventor of ideas obtains returns from them.
—Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Disney obtains a share of YouTube’s ad revenue on its videos, and also sells advertising directly.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
If no presidential candidate obtains more than 40% of the vote with a 10-point lead, the election will be decided in a runoff on October 19.
—Lucinda Elliott, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
The 20 best Ralph Fiennes movie performances, ranked However, no one obtains the two-thirds majority required to assume the role.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Demola said most mortgage lenders won’t allow a home purchase in a high-risk flood zone to proceed until a homebuyer obtains flood insurance.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
SpaceX obtains approval to ramp up Falcon 9 cadence.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Disney obtains a share of YouTube’s ad revenue on its videos, and also sells advertising directly.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The inventor of ideas obtains returns from them.
—Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Disney obtains a share of YouTube’s ad revenue on its videos, and also sells advertising directly.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
If no presidential candidate obtains more than 40% of the vote with a 10-point lead, the election will be decided in a runoff on October 19.
—Lucinda Elliott, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
The 20 best Ralph Fiennes movie performances, ranked However, no one obtains the two-thirds majority required to assume the role.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtains
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The Wool Coat An investment that earns its price-per-wear, a black wool coat lends instant sophistication to any look.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
17 Oct. 2025
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First place earns an extra eight points, second place earns an extra seven, and so on until the driver who finishes eighth receives a single point.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The general staff reaps data from the point system, enabling it to make better decisions about strategy.—
Tamar Jacoby,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The victor reaps hard-to-come-by rewards in an unwelcoming, militarized land.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Following multiple award wins at qualifying festivals throughout the year, the project is now eligible for both the best live-action short film at the 2026 Academy Awards and the BAFTA for best British short film, according to the creative team.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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The film is Proudfoot’s first feature in a decade and comes after his two Oscar wins for short docs The Queen of Basketball and The Last Repair Shop.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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Among them, the Nobel Peace Prize consistently garners the most public interest due to the prominence of its nominees and the global impact of their work.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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But live content still garners the biggest ratings, which includes late-night talk shows.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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When the software that can already manipulate our digital systems gains the ability to act in the physical world, the potential for harm includes real-world injury and risk.—
Jan Liphardt,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Along with a new home, Jackie also gains a new friend.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Everyone gets better by having a player like that.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Vision Pro gets an upgrade, too.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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What makes the Gen Z movement so dangerous to African leaders is that the continent is home to some of the world’s poorest countries, and unemployment is rampant, particularly among young people who make up over half of the population.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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The surgeon makes a small incision to remove part of the stomach that contains the tumor.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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Whoever acquires him before the deadline, assuming he gets traded, would have a chance to sign him long-term to be a key part of their defense.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Maybe general manager Eric DeCosta makes a trade or two and acquires trench or pass-rush help.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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