attaining

verb

present participle of attain
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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2
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 Financial firms are now gearing up to jump into the market in a different way, as executives like Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and KKR's Waldemar Szlezak see AI equipment attaining familiar money-making characteristics. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 One way to think about Mahler’s extravagant 90-minute exercise in his search for life’s meaning is as an exercise in attaining optimism in the face of tragedy. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026 Interest in attaining at least a bare-bones understanding in computer science — and particularly AI-enhanced coding — has exploded across different majors. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 But while the landmark ruling reopens the path to citizenship for thousands worldwide, attaining it may be a different story. — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 29 July 2026 At his teacher’s direction, Pannakara traveled to Myanmar between 2018 and 2020 to study and practice Vipassana meditation, an ancient technique taught by the Buddha himself as core for attaining enlightenment. — Deepa Bharath, Fortune, 17 July 2026 But attaining and maintaining security also rests on a more reliable bedrock, that of common values and respectful communication. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026 In turn, many participants—after getting a taste of our approach—come back to us for more support in hopes of attaining What Works Cities Certification. — Rochelle Haynes, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 These results indicate that after attaining a maximum value about 2 billion years ago, dark energy may have begun to weaken. — Quanta Magazine, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attaining
  1. achieving
  2. earning
  3. winning
  4. gaining
  5. reaping
  6. obtaining
  7. garnering
  8. making
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  • This approach has already yielded significant results, with the 2026 BET Awards achieving its highest ratings since 2019, boasting a 50% year-over-year growth.
    — Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Many are pessimistic about achieving the American Dream and question the value of higher education.
    — Evan Clarkson, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of achieving
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  • Students at Sacramento New Technology Early College High School are required to take college courses before earning their high school diploma, a model school leaders say is unique in California.
    — James Taylor, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • For many young women, the long-standing American tradition of earning badges through community outreach activities and, yes, rampant cookie selling is the first step in a life devoted to public service.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of earning
Verb
  • Teams earned points by winning weekly head-to-head battles – tugging a sled across the field the fastest, surviving a heated game of dodgeball – and by simply doing the right thing.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Pinch-hitter Max Muncy crushed a three-run shot in the sixth inning to become the top home run hitter in Dodger Stadium history, but Los Angeles’ three-game winning streak ended with another concerning bullpen meltdown.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of winning
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  • Grahek embraced the digital nomad lifestyle after leaving an intense career and gaining the freedom to work remotely.
    — Maria Leonard Olsen, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Huckabee noted that this partnership played out in a variety of areas, including military cooperation, especially as both worked to stop the Iranian regime from gaining nuclear arms.
    — Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of gaining
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  • Unsurprisingly, firms reaping profits from the AI boom steal the show.
    — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As the Wall Street Journal reports, British fossil fuel giant Shell is reaping enormous profits thanks to spiking oil prices triggered by the conflict in Iran.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 30 July 2026
Definition of reaping
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  • Newell accused the Record of illegally obtaining and leaking information about a drunken-driving incident, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Performing work requiring a permit without obtaining one could be a misdemeanor.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of obtaining
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  • These rulings are not just being used in basketball, even if the sport is garnering most of the headlines.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The story has now gone viral on social media, garnering more than two million views.
    — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of garnering
Verb
  • The Cubs have been relentless against lefties this season, and that pressure continued Wednesday with lefty Jackson Kent, a Lake Park graduate from Hanover Park, making his major-league debut for the Nationals.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Her artistic work extends into visual illustration and fashion, with her tattoos and styling choices making her a distinctively individual presence in the group's lineup.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of making

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