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
Before this hearing, a dependency investigator obtains medical records and interviews caregivers, babysitters, relatives, therapists, the kids themselves, and, ideally, the parents.
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Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Details would still need to be finalized if the village obtains the grant.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
However, if the debt collection agency files a lawsuit over the unpaid balance and obtains a judgment against you, that judgment could appear on your credit report and damage your credit score.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Trump is weighing in on the bidding battle, which could end up creating a multibillion-dollar media powerhouse if either company obtains Warner Bros.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
If no candidate obtains more than half of the votes on Sunday, the two frontrunners will go to a runoff election on December 14, according to Chilean law.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential nutrient that the body cannot produce on its own, but instead obtains from food, especially fatty fish.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
Visotzky added that only one in four households seeking federal housing assistance obtains it.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Since then, more global drugmakers have announced partnerships with Chinese firms—The main form of collaboration is licensing — meaning the foreign partner obtains rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize the Chinese drug or technology outside China.
—CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Details would still need to be finalized if the village obtains the grant.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
However, if the debt collection agency files a lawsuit over the unpaid balance and obtains a judgment against you, that judgment could appear on your credit report and damage your credit score.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Trump is weighing in on the bidding battle, which could end up creating a multibillion-dollar media powerhouse if either company obtains Warner Bros.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
If no candidate obtains more than half of the votes on Sunday, the two frontrunners will go to a runoff election on December 14, according to Chilean law.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential nutrient that the body cannot produce on its own, but instead obtains from food, especially fatty fish.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
Visotzky added that only one in four households seeking federal housing assistance obtains it.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Since then, more global drugmakers have announced partnerships with Chinese firms—The main form of collaboration is licensing — meaning the foreign partner obtains rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize the Chinese drug or technology outside China.
—CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtains
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Raised on a strict diet of toughness and discipline by his father, Dean arrives with undeniable talent – and an arrogance that quickly earns him enemies.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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The sacrifice lands Eun-jae in the hospital, but also earns her Seong-sin’s complete trust and devotion.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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And if the hypotheticals are not enough to dissuade, history is littered with teams trading away their future for immediate glories, seeing their plans implode, and being left with a ruinous future that becomes a hopeless present while another team reaps the benefits.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ronny Hartmann | Afp | Getty Images Rolls-Royce shares have hit fresh record highs every single trading day so far this year, as the aerospace and defense firm reaps benefits from multiple directions – from its exposure to defense, to its thriving power systems business and a wider FTSE 100 rally.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mizzou has some big Quad 1 SEC wins, too, including its most recent over A&M.—
Ally Schniepp,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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The game has a progressive jackpot that grows until someone wins and in her case, the prize was $768,201, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The cool-girl pair garners plenty of praise, and the kicker?—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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That doesn’t factor in the attention Cade Cunningham garners from defenders, which should generate open looks for Huerter.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Viewers of the Peacock feed saw some streaming-specific commercials, too, as that subset of ad slots gains traction — particularly among smaller brands.—
Sarah Whitten,Sara Salinas,Sarah Jackson,Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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After Achillia gains victory in the arena and brings triumph to the House of Ashur, Caesar dismisses the agreement that would see Ashur gain favor among the Roman Empire.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2026
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The bill would still allow Irvine to complain to authorities if a neighbor’s party gets too loud.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the water boils and the microwave interior gets steamy, your kitchen will fill with the soothing smell.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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The weeklong trip may be one of only a few international trips Vance makes this year.—
MICHELLE L. PRICE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … GENDER GAMES – Swedish transgender athlete makes Winter Olympics history competing in women's division.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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As with any time spent with those chasing a high, whether from intoxicants or pheromones, White’s play acquires momentum early on and the sense, when viewed at a distance, of watching something predictable play out.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the season finale, Tommy springs into action and acquires the leases to several of his son Cooper’s (Jacob Lofland) wells that struck oil.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2026
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