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 20 best Ralph Fiennes movie performances, ranked However, no one obtains the two-thirds majority required to assume the role.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
If a minor obtains materials that meet these standards, the minor’s parent or legal guardian can submit a Request for Reconsideration form.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2025
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram regularly obtains, analyzes and publishes public records as part of our mission of accountability journalism.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025
Many cosmic discoveries, like the observations of HH 30, have only been made possible due to data Webb obtains and is made available to researchers.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
The Bee obtains pay figures from the Controller’s Office for civil service workers along with employees of the University of California and California State University systems.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacramento Bee, 11 Feb. 2025
The fire department is notified everytime a contractor obtains a demolition permit, which is how officials ended up contacting Orozco to see if the houses might be available for their exercises, said Dmitri Kachan, an attorney for Orozco.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Founded by Congress in 1937, the National Gallery obtains nearly 80 percent of its operating budget from the federal government and counts whatever secretary of state is currently installed as an ex officio trustee.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Jan. 2025
Another consideration is how the AI obtains the data that is used to mimic the person.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Randall Colburn, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
If a minor obtains materials that meet these standards, the minor’s parent or legal guardian can submit a Request for Reconsideration form.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2025
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram regularly obtains, analyzes and publishes public records as part of our mission of accountability journalism.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025
Many cosmic discoveries, like the observations of HH 30, have only been made possible due to data Webb obtains and is made available to researchers.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
The Bee obtains pay figures from the Controller’s Office for civil service workers along with employees of the University of California and California State University systems.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacramento Bee, 11 Feb. 2025
The fire department is notified everytime a contractor obtains a demolition permit, which is how officials ended up contacting Orozco to see if the houses might be available for their exercises, said Dmitri Kachan, an attorney for Orozco.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Founded by Congress in 1937, the National Gallery obtains nearly 80 percent of its operating budget from the federal government and counts whatever secretary of state is currently installed as an ex officio trustee.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Jan. 2025
Another consideration is how the AI obtains the data that is used to mimic the person.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtains
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Each cleanup earns you cash to upgrade your vessel, unlocking new areas and mechanics in satisfying bursts.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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This peaceful hideaway handily earns its name, offering 180-degree views overlooking Lower Bay and Princess Margaret beaches.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Now, a visiting team that wins at Old Trafford is no surprise in 2024.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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But if Green Bay wins its final two games, against the Vikings and then the Chicago Bears, the Packers could finish the regular season in second place in the NFC North.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Elmo usually makes his appearance near the end of a TV timeout in the third period, just as play is about to resume.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Many of the T-shirts Padres players wear before games with funny illustrations and/or phrases are sent to them by a company that makes them after something a player or manager says catches on among fans.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Harper apparently told the Phils he’d welcome shifting back to the outfield if the team acquires another slugger to play first base.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The short begins and ends with them in the recording studio, an image that acquires additional resonance when the child is finally adopted at the end by two old men.—
Jeremy Fassler,
Vulture,
2 Mar. 2025
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López’s next turn in the rotation lands Sunday against Detroit.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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After being gifted with a wide receiver in Xavier Worthy after a trade up in last year's NFL draft, in this mock, the team somehow lands Arizona receiver Tetairoa McMillan.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Obtains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtains. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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