as in fulfills
to carry through (as a process) to completion
you've accomplished your assigned task with your usual efficiency
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Recent Examples of accomplishes
The network accomplishes this with the help of zero-knowledge proofs, a cryptographic process whereby a transaction can be marked as valid without revealing the contents of the message itself.
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Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Nitecore accomplishes this compaction by removing the RCR123 battery compartment that sits in the core of the AP05C, powering the AP01 externally via a USB-C input.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
Moving Sewell to the left side accomplishes something similar — at least in Campbell’s opinion.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Rather than raising taxes on upper-income families to address Social Security’s fiscal challenges, policymakers should first reduce federal spending benefits that disproportionately accrue to high-income retirees, which accomplishes redistributive goals without harming economic growth.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The play that Stephen Adly Guirgis has written accomplishes that.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
By holding the melancholic and the ecstatic in equal standing, star scum city accomplishes something similar.
—Reanna Cruz, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
The intention here is to inspire, and Taylor’s fifth feature accomplishes that admirably.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Our favorite mustard accomplishes just that.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Nitecore accomplishes this compaction by removing the RCR123 battery compartment that sits in the core of the AP05C, powering the AP01 externally via a USB-C input.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
Moving Sewell to the left side accomplishes something similar — at least in Campbell’s opinion.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Rather than raising taxes on upper-income families to address Social Security’s fiscal challenges, policymakers should first reduce federal spending benefits that disproportionately accrue to high-income retirees, which accomplishes redistributive goals without harming economic growth.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The play that Stephen Adly Guirgis has written accomplishes that.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
By holding the melancholic and the ecstatic in equal standing, star scum city accomplishes something similar.
—Reanna Cruz, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
The intention here is to inspire, and Taylor’s fifth feature accomplishes that admirably.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Our favorite mustard accomplishes just that.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishes
Verb
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The association fulfills its human rights mandate through protest campaigns in opposition to censorship and by fighting for the release of journalists who have been imprisoned for their work.—
Marlen Bartsch,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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While the company still fulfills those practical needs, Hurtigruten now has small cruise ships that welcome tourists along for the ride.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The telling is harrowing, but also humorous at times, and achieves an emotional register that had me, essentially, transfixed.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Here, the Sport+ drive mode does a commendable job of keeping the transmission in the meaty parts of the powerband, while dialing the dampers back to Sport achieves the right balance of body control and compliance on these less-than-perfect road surfaces.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Proper egg storage is the difference between an ingredient that performs beautifully and one that poses a genuine food safety risk.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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George Clinton performs onstage at the 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame gala held at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles on May 8.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Verb
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FedEx now executes 5 million ServiceNow workflows per month across hire-to-retire, source-to-pay, and ship-to-collect processes.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Lin does almost everything at a high level, executes the small things extremely well and plays the game with a rare quality, maturity and detail for a D his age.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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California does a good job verifying its voter rolls, but there’s no harm in requiring an ID provided the requirements don’t create excessive hurdles for those who may not have a driver’s license.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Aub says that in general, curly hair does best with gentle, hydrating formulas that can both cleanse the scalp without sacrificing the integrity of the curl pattern.—
Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
Verb
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And what makes this all worse is that Fauci made these comments this week.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Mass raids in neighborhoods, workplaces and near schools create fear that makes communities less safe, not more.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Leo will meet migrants in the Canary Islands, continuing Pope Francis’s focus on refugee outreach as Spain implements a historic legalization program for half a million unauthorized residents.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The organization implements a proactive system of internal oversight, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews to ensure continuous compliance and performance across all locations.—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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“Accomplishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishes. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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