as in to earn
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 obtain
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.
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Raymond Daniel Burke, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2025
Construction plans obtained exclusively by CNN show Ecuador’s Defense Ministry recently signed an agreement with Manta’s port authority to build a 150-meter pier and expand the existing port by more than 700 square meters.
—Abel Alvarado, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
The vast majority of USAID employees will lose their jobs on either July 1 or Sept. 2, according to a memorandum to staff obtained by CBS News.
—Sara Cook, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
Lorenz noted that hundreds of firearms are obtained by people under 21 through the exceptions per year.
—Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Raymond Daniel Burke, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2025
Construction plans obtained exclusively by CNN show Ecuador’s Defense Ministry recently signed an agreement with Manta’s port authority to build a 150-meter pier and expand the existing port by more than 700 square meters.
—Abel Alvarado, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
The vast majority of USAID employees will lose their jobs on either July 1 or Sept. 2, according to a memorandum to staff obtained by CBS News.
—Sara Cook, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
Lorenz noted that hundreds of firearms are obtained by people under 21 through the exceptions per year.
—Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtain
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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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In the past, fighters earned points in two regular-season bouts, with the highest point earners moving onto the playoffs.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Worldwide, employees gained access to remote work and the flexibility that came with it and are, understandably, reluctant to return to in-person work.—
Ruchi Kulhari,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Force™ is gaining momentum, and Oldbury is inviting all of America to be part of it.—
William Mullane,
USA Today,
31 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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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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There are also a slew of women’s styles under $100, and your husband or boyfriend can also reap the benefits of AllSaints’ discounts with an extra 30% off AllSaints men’s styles, plus check out select sales picks under $150.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
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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That resolution garnered support from public speakers, with many pushing for density and less parking than planned.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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Lucy Dacus has been getting deep in touch with her emotions in anticipation of her fourth studio album, Forever Is a Feeling, out March 28.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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Join us at Billboard Women in Music 2025 — get your tickets here.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2025
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Foreman and Ali would face off against one another in Kinshasa, Zaire, in arguably the most famous boxing match ever made.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 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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Best of all, Priority Pass membership is a lot easier to attain than elite status with an airline.—
Paul Rubio,
AFAR Media,
27 Mar. 2025
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Ansari said Islamic believers fast to attain God consciousness and righteousness, and strengthen their relationship with God.—
Pam DeFiglio,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Obtain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtain. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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