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
Seventy-one percent of Gen-Z respondents expressed optimism about attaining financial success during their lifetimes.
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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
The co-dependence and enabling in this father-son relationship prevents any chance of Adam attaining an independent life.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
In its modern interpretation, the American Dream has come to place greater emphasis on material prosperity and economic upward mobility, encompassing milestones like attaining a degree, achieving homeownership, starting a family and having a stable job or owning a business.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
The full moon gives us the drive and determination to make the necessary changes to release the garbage standing in our way towards attaining greatness.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 15 Oct. 2024
But a dearth of public information about Tesla’s autonomous drive testing, as well as scrutiny of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving software by regulators and ongoing technical problems, suggest attaining Musk’s vision will be a stretch.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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
The co-dependence and enabling in this father-son relationship prevents any chance of Adam attaining an independent life.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
In its modern interpretation, the American Dream has come to place greater emphasis on material prosperity and economic upward mobility, encompassing milestones like attaining a degree, achieving homeownership, starting a family and having a stable job or owning a business.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
The full moon gives us the drive and determination to make the necessary changes to release the garbage standing in our way towards attaining greatness.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 15 Oct. 2024
But a dearth of public information about Tesla’s autonomous drive testing, as well as scrutiny of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving software by regulators and ongoing technical problems, suggest attaining Musk’s vision will be a stretch.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaining
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For high-achieving women—many of whom serve as community leaders, entrepreneurs or executives—this truth is especially relevant.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This holistic approach to handling public markets is essential for fostering long-term growth and achieving sustainable success.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, those earning status through Alaska Airlines or American Airlines can only use the lounge when traveling outside of North America.Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The share of households earning at least $200,000 grew, but only slightly.Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan shared a statement on the New Jersey native winning the award.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Vikings had a five-game winning streak at the start of the season and are in the midst of a six-game run.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This includes specific trends and products that are gaining popularity, identifying patterns and forecasting demand.Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Marketers used it to test landing pages, ads and website copy, gaining valuable insights by comparing metrics like click-through rates and conversions.Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The remaining steps include finalizing Zena's go-to-market strategy and online consumer questionnaire, conducting an actual use trial with over 1,800 participants, and obtaining FDA and advisor committee review of OTC data.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Those without means are left with no way of obtaining an official record, as electronic recording of court cases is not permitted in most instances.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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And locals are reaping rewards, through a continuous stream of good-paying construction jobs and per-acre payments from developers that fund government services.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Okay, so maybe men have fallen behind for a cosmic millisecond, after millennia of reaping the patriarchy’s rewards.Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
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The killing of Thompson – a husband and father of two – has laid bare many Americans’ fury toward the health care industry, with Mangione garnering sympathy online and offers to pay his legal bills.Dakin Andone, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now a free agent, Buehler is becoming a hot commodity, garnering interest from at least seven teams.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Everyone is grappling with the system and the regime and making decisions at every turn.Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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What was the inspiration behind making the short film?Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Attaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attaining. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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