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
Later, when fat tissues are all broken down, the body obtains protein for energy by breaking down muscles and internal organs, namely the liver and intestines, followed by the heart and kidneys.
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
They could also be earned if a prisoner obtains a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
The marine mammal obtains the majority of its hydration from its prey, therefore those animals would likely also have these contaminants in their system.
—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
Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
They could also be earned if a prisoner obtains a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
The marine mammal obtains the majority of its hydration from its prey, therefore those animals would likely also have these contaminants in their system.
—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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Dylan earns the only two new entries on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart this week, though there are quite a few comebacks.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Chile earns worldwide recognition for its lengthy coastline, but the mountainous interior of the country offers its fair share of incredible ecotourism opportunities as well, with Conguillío National Park serving as a prime example.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 7 Jan. 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
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Owen makes a terrific older Spade, all craggy features and rasping voice.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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And Meryl Streep makes a welcome return as Oliver's actress girlfriend Loretta.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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That’s best demonstrated by a novel gameplay mechanic in the form of a camera that Indy acquires from a dissident postman called Ernesto.Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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The buyer sets up a new entity, acquires the assets of the old business, and then gives the seller a piece of that new entity as part of the payment.Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The film tells the story of a former Hollywood star (Moore) whose career decline lands her in Jane Fonda-style fitness-show territory.Anna Tingley, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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Expect a trade, possibly a deal that lands a long-term solution.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Obtains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtains. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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