1
as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
Napoléon had attained mastery of much of Europe at that point
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2
as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
with hard work she will inevitably attain success in her chosen profession
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Recent Examples of attain
Kosta Browne attained a 30-year lease on it and it is tucked away among massive redwoods and bordered by striking cypress trees.
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Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Brands are able to immediately mitigate their risk of sourcing from ancient and endangered forests by sourcing from viscose producers that attain green shirt status in Canopy’s Hot Button Report— an annual rating of global viscose producers.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 21 Mar. 2025
And today, Washington’s resources are spread too thin to attain it.
—Stacie L. Pettyjohn, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2025
By this logic, the writer becomes a navigator exploring truth through lies, the real through the imaginary and vice versa, to reach the truth through lies, and this truth, if attained, must again be subjected to the test of lies or the imaginary to authenticate its truth or reality.
—Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, The Dial, 4 Mar. 2025
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Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Brands are able to immediately mitigate their risk of sourcing from ancient and endangered forests by sourcing from viscose producers that attain green shirt status in Canopy’s Hot Button Report— an annual rating of global viscose producers.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 21 Mar. 2025
And today, Washington’s resources are spread too thin to attain it.
—Stacie L. Pettyjohn, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2025
By this logic, the writer becomes a navigator exploring truth through lies, the real through the imaginary and vice versa, to reach the truth through lies, and this truth, if attained, must again be subjected to the test of lies or the imaginary to authenticate its truth or reality.
—Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, The Dial, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attain
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In many regions, this time-consuming task prevents them from fully participating in education or income-generating activities, caring for family, and achieving their potential.—
Matt Damon,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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All of it, of course, is meant to achieve Zuckerberg’s vague yet relentless mission to connect the world.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Within 45 days, the CEC is required to publish the information, which breaks down the average per-barrel profit earned each month by three different refiners, which are kept anonymous to protect company information.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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As the years went on, the LGBTQ+ community earned hard fought rights, and that small gathering in the park evolved into a brigade of 30,000-plus people marching down Market Street, with floats, glitter and performers, said Braxton, who now sits on the board of St. Louis Pride.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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Maryland had won the previous two meetings with Florida but dropped to 2-3 in the all-time series.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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Olympic Heights, which finished in fifth place in both 2023 and 2024, won the Class 2A Large Non-Tumbling Division.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Since then, the hashtag has continued to gain traction annually.—
Tiana Randall,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2025
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Instead of moving with strength or purpose, the suit is agile, lithe, and capable of sliding out of the way of green projectiles to trigger a slow down and gain access to more powerful attacks.—
Kazuma Hashimoto,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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The strong fragrance deter pests that often plague Brassica family plants, the garden expert shares, so plant them with Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cabbage to reap the full benefits.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Captains and seamen alike reaped the benefits of having these scientists on board with them.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Players changed over the years, but Weaver was the constant, manipulating the nuanced edges of the game and ever working to obtain some slender advantage over the opposition.—
Raymond Daniel Burke,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2025
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During her visit, the woman attempted to exit through a revolving door at the hotel's front entrance, the complaint obtained by USA TODAY reads.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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The video, which features Kylie’s mother Kris Jenner, has garnered more than 29 million views so far and 5 million likes.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Notably, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, whose late entry into the mayoral race this month garnered much buzz from the political class, isn’t registering much support in the latest polls.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The 2 carat, elongated radiant natural diamond on a 14-karat yellow gold band was custom made at Lux Bond & Green in West Hartford, Connecticut.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Season 2 allowed Natalia to publicly counter the allegations made by the Barnetts.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Attain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attain. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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