obtain
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The EU will now accelerate the process by adopting a "testbed", a simplified testing approach that will let companies avoid having to obtain approval on a country-by-country basis.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
MI5 said Chinese agents have approached more than 20,000 people in the U.K. on LinkedIn to obtain sensitive information.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
The spectrometer also functions as an integral field unit, allowing scientists to obtain a spectrum at every location across a small region of sky.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
Sanberg himself funded the contracts and used the inflated revenue numbers to obtain more loans.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
So getting hold of mercury was no problem; it was the glass tubes that were hard to obtain.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing obtain
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Essential English Vocabulary, List 1
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
100 SAT words Beginning with "O"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!