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
The marine mammal obtains the majority of its hydration from its prey, therefore those animals would likely also have these contaminants in their system.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Typically, the government obtains products and services through a competitive bidding process, selecting from a variety of proposals from different vendors.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
And so, longterm, a vacuum obtains.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Typically, the government obtains products and services through a competitive bidding process, selecting from a variety of proposals from different vendors.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
And so, longterm, a vacuum obtains.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtains
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The lesson here is that staying true to a brand’s convictions earns the long-term loyalty of customers who share the same values.Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The late rapper earns the second-loftiest debut on the TikTok-only chart this week.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case The Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case the Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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That means going beyond the transactional nature of any relationship—boss to worker, supplier to customer—and getting to the heart of what makes an audience tick.Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Automakers have the option to use only the current model year instead, but averaging the current year with lower numbers makes the 35% easier to reach.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Specific employee impact would depend on what entity acquires Chrome, how the divestiture is structured and what strategies the new owner implements.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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At her side, Amerigo acquires an awareness that leads him to a painful choice that will change his life forever.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Elvis Presley lands a multi-genre smash this week in America, showing that even decades after his death, his music remains hugely popular.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The film lands an emotional gut punch with its verité filmmaking style while also shining a light on the strains the American justice system can put on families.Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Obtains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtains. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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