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
By the end of the novel, Sun Wukong attains Buddhahood.
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Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Stretched over a whole season, that ratio would attain 87 points, a total capable of winning the title.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Meditation is a pivotal force in attaining desires.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Waymo states that these sensors are necessary to attain high levels of safety.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
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Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Stretched over a whole season, that ratio would attain 87 points, a total capable of winning the title.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Meditation is a pivotal force in attaining desires.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Waymo states that these sensors are necessary to attain high levels of safety.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attain
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That does not mean MAHA has achieved nothing.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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For certain kinds of problems with the right mathematical structure, this promises an exponential speedup over anything a classical machine could achieve.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 May 2026
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Rozek allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits in 3 1/3 innings.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Rojo just appreciates the redemption Garcia earned.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Copyright © 2026 by Sharon Blackie DR SHARON BLACKIE is an award-winning and internationally bestselling author, and a psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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And just never stopped winning.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Hard-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella emerged as the unlikely vote leader on Sunday, gaining some 44% of votes and beating the pollsters’ favorite, leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda, who received just under 41% of votes.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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The organization said scientific knowledge did not confirm that hormone therapy could fully eliminate the advantages gained from male puberty.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The provision allows certain individuals to reap the kind of benefits that are mostly accrued by large money managers with close relationships to their IPO underwriters.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Nicholas, on the other hand, is already reaping the rewards of the World Cup.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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In a statement obtained by the outlet, Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh said city officials were closely monitoring the situation and thanked law enforcement personnel for their response.—
Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Pelley laced into Bilton during the meeting, according to an audio recording obtained by NBC News and a source who was in the room.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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The final toast garnered the loudest cheers.—
Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Feenstra will need to garner 35% of the vote to secure his candidacy.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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The Dodgers’ offense managed just five hits against Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez, and were robbed of two by center fielder Jorge Barrosa, who made diving catches on line drives hit by Will Smith and Andy Pages.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The products are paraben free and not tested on animals, while the bottles are made from biopolymers that are fully recyclable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Attain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attain. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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