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
SpaceX obtains approval to ramp up Falcon 9 cadence.
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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
If a minor obtains materials that meet these standards, the minor’s parent or legal guardian can submit a Request for Reconsideration form.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2025
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram regularly obtains, analyzes and publishes public records as part of our mission of accountability journalism.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025
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
If a minor obtains materials that meet these standards, the minor’s parent or legal guardian can submit a Request for Reconsideration form.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2025
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram regularly obtains, analyzes and publishes public records as part of our mission of accountability journalism.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtains
Verb
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But Indy commands the screen and earns his spot as a leader of the 2025 spooky season.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Toyota Sienna achieves 36 miles per gallon Toyota's Sienna standard hybrid minivan earns 36 miles per gallon in the city and 36 miles per gallon on the highway.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 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
Verb
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Vince spoke on how his game centered around his competition wins and being able to do successful damage control.—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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Werewolf American Pub invites fans to watch with game sound on, free shots every time the Padres scores and $2 house beers for an hour after the game if the team wins.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship comes to the Twin Cities in December, not many will know that more than 50 years ago, a diminutive former Gophers hockey player was a catalyst in the establishment of the tournament that now garners worldwide media attention.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The impact is gradual at first, then gains momentum.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Especially in creative and culture-driven industries, where ideas and storytelling carry extra weight, the ability to influence others often determines whether a vision gains traction or fades away.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If the team that gets the ball first goes down and scores a touchdown, followed by a standard extra point, the second team has to score a touchdown but could attempt to end the game with a successful two-point try.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The pasta gets its fun colors from black carrot and tomato powder per ALDI’s promise to only use natural dyes in their products.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The onslaught of lefties, in many ways, makes more sense against these Phillies.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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As the first Four Seasons on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the resort makes its grand entrance just in time for the vibrant cultural season, including art exhibits and performances at Artis — Naples and the Naples Winter Wine Festival in January.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The renovations must be completed within two years after Dhawan acquires the property, according to a Department of City Development report.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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On another front, any team that acquires Hill would need to create enough cap space to do it.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Obtains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtains. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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