1
as in achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
Napoléon had attained mastery of much of Europe at that point
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as in earning
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 attaining
The headline-grabbing protests could also inspire some workers to organize unions at new facilities, posing a future threat to the company's distribution network -- but the protesters appear far from attaining the scale necessary for such impact, the experts said.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Maybe that’s why this adaptation of the first-person-shooter franchise feels so by-the-numbers, as a renegade robot sparks a revolution by attaining a series of unlikely victories in a futuristic gladiatorial arena.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
The Diabetes Prevention Program, for instance, has aided countless individuals in attaining a healthy weight through dietary and lifestyle changes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
He was honorably discharged after attaining the rank of Captain.
—The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Seventy-one percent of Gen-Z respondents expressed optimism about attaining financial success during their lifetimes.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Engaging in these practices can help advance Americans’ goal of attaining a more perfect union.
—Elizabeth M. Reese / Made By History, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
Coding and programming skills will set you up for success in attaining your goals, regardless of your long-term career choice.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Maybe this would help us toward reaching the vaunted goal of attaining artificial general intelligence (AGI).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Maybe that’s why this adaptation of the first-person-shooter franchise feels so by-the-numbers, as a renegade robot sparks a revolution by attaining a series of unlikely victories in a futuristic gladiatorial arena.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
The Diabetes Prevention Program, for instance, has aided countless individuals in attaining a healthy weight through dietary and lifestyle changes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
He was honorably discharged after attaining the rank of Captain.
—The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Seventy-one percent of Gen-Z respondents expressed optimism about attaining financial success during their lifetimes.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Engaging in these practices can help advance Americans’ goal of attaining a more perfect union.
—Elizabeth M. Reese / Made By History, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
Coding and programming skills will set you up for success in attaining your goals, regardless of your long-term career choice.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Maybe this would help us toward reaching the vaunted goal of attaining artificial general intelligence (AGI).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaining
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By instilling values of hard work, perseverance and continuous learning, leaders can help shape a future workforce that is both resilient and dedicated to achieving long-term success.Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The most experienced high-school guidance and private college counselors advise high-achieving California students not to count on getting into the UCs of their choice, unless that choice includes Riverside (76%) or Merced (91%).Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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The 26-year-old singer went from cult favorite to overnight sensation, culminating in her 2023 debut The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess earning an Album of the Year nomination at the Grammys.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Caitlin Clark had a year for the ages, becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA basketball history before jumping to the WNBA and earning rookie of the year honors—helping the league reach record highs for attendance and viewership along the way.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Bucs, meanwhile, have to keep winning and hope the Falcons lose.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Knicks picked up their 14th win in the last 18 games with a dominant wire-to-wire 139-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, extending their winning streak to four games.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Students will conduct research and real-world applications using state-of-the-art cybersecurity testbeds, gaining experience and expertise in artificial intelligence, network security, and cyber-physical systems.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Millennials still dominate the American workforce, but Generation Z is quickly gaining ground.Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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By obtaining a minister license, the Oscar winner can now be ordained in the future.Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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Leaders often focus on obtaining buy-in from senior leaders and forget about those doing and managing the work.Forbes, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Unlike traditional monolithic systems, reaping the benefits of microservices requires a more structured approach to logging and error handling.Koushik Sundar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Industries such as finance, retail and healthcare are already reaping the benefits, using AI to address pain points like fraud detection, inventory management and patient care coordination.Ehsan Ahmadi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Strikes — particularly ones that happen during the holidays, a time of high economic activity — can help unions exercise leverage during negotiations or flex their muscles by garnering support from workers and sympathetic consumers.CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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What appeared like a series of very random choices has paid off, garnering more organic press for this film than any traditional media circuit would have.Riann Phillip, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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As America entered World War II, the daily beehive of activity at Michigan Central rebounded as Detroit’s automotive plants shifted on a dime from making cars to whatever Uncle Sam desired.Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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When students saw their peers striving to better themselves through education and making better choices, Saffold said the kids’ attitudes changed.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Attaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaining. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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