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
However, if the debt collection agency files a lawsuit over the unpaid balance and obtains a judgment against you, that judgment could appear on your credit report and damage your credit score.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Trump is weighing in on the bidding battle, which could end up creating a multibillion-dollar media powerhouse if either company obtains Warner Bros.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
If no candidate obtains more than half of the votes on Sunday, the two frontrunners will go to a runoff election on December 14, according to Chilean law.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential nutrient that the body cannot produce on its own, but instead obtains from food, especially fatty fish.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
Visotzky added that only one in four households seeking federal housing assistance obtains it.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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.
—CNBC, 8 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
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Trump is weighing in on the bidding battle, which could end up creating a multibillion-dollar media powerhouse if either company obtains Warner Bros.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
If no candidate obtains more than half of the votes on Sunday, the two frontrunners will go to a runoff election on December 14, according to Chilean law.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential nutrient that the body cannot produce on its own, but instead obtains from food, especially fatty fish.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
Visotzky added that only one in four households seeking federal housing assistance obtains it.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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.
—CNBC, 8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtains
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Currently a person with a degree in accounting earns about $60,000 to start.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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Then, the sport’s oldest rivalry earns an elevated stage, as the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears square up at Soldier Field.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ronny Hartmann | Afp | Getty Images Rolls-Royce shares have hit fresh record highs every single trading day so far this year, as the aerospace and defense firm reaps benefits from multiple directions – from its exposure to defense, to its thriving power systems business and a wider FTSE 100 rally.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Although everyone reaps the benefits of a more reliable grid, local landowners might not see those as sufficient to compensate for the impacts of the line, the commission says.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Political trends show that the party that wins the White House usually loses seats in Congress during the midterm elections two years later.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Oak Lawn 11-5 (NR) Bianca Fleitas takes MVP at Tampa Bay Invitational as coach Mark Sevedge wins 200th game.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If the California initiative garners enough signatures, Newsom and the state legislature could potentially try to block it from appearing on the November ballot by filing an emergency petition with the California Supreme Court.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
7 Jan. 2026
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When the work is done and enters the world, there’s a decent chance that the reporting garners relatively little attention.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Anyone who purchases a rodeo ticket also gains same-day access to the Stock Show grounds.—
Brayden Garcia
January 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Washington, meanwhile, gains a high-usage playmaker to elevate an offense currently ranked near the bottom of the league in guard production and efficiency, though the Wizards are not expected to pursue an immediate extension until evaluating Young's health following recent knee and quad injuries.—
Sam Crenshaw,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While not everyone gets their wishes, those with no interest in taking on the deceptive — and challenging — role of a Traitor likely won't be chosen.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ole Miss gets one more possession, starting at its 31, with 55 seconds left in the first half.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The board is an advisory panel that makes recommendations to the Mooresville Board of Commissioners, which has final say and would consider the rezoning at a meeting to be announced.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Placing like items in bags or boxes before storage makes sorting through the jumble easier later on.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Friddle is hoping another craft brewery acquires the location.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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What Oklahoma State acquires on the line of scrimmage will be most critical.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Obtains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtains. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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