as in achieving
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 accomplishing
Venture capital, of course, is hardly the only realm where people can get very rich without accomplishing much.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Here, however, Makowsky examines a purely ignoble figure who feels entitled without accomplishing a thing.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
In the 30-minute phone call, first reported by The New York Times, Obama said he was invested in Mamdani's success and the two discussed the challenges of staffing a new administration and accomplishing Mamdani's campaign promises.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2025
Win consistently, and the belief in accomplishing higher goals gets stronger.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Masco knocked off Marblehead, 45-42, at Walt Roberts Field to capture its first NEC crown in program history, accomplishing the feat in dramatic fashion by overcoming a 22-point first half deficit.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Agentforce allows customers to build AI applications that are capable of taking action and accomplishing tasks with minimal human supervision.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
No team has won consecutive World Series since the Yankees got three in a row in 2000, and Los Angeles is now a step closer to accomplishing their goal.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Sitting in a hot tub in Las Vegas with a crew of friends and family, the pair raised glasses of Dom Pérignon and toasted accomplishing the rarest of feats — making the rare dance crossover hit.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Here, however, Makowsky examines a purely ignoble figure who feels entitled without accomplishing a thing.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
In the 30-minute phone call, first reported by The New York Times, Obama said he was invested in Mamdani's success and the two discussed the challenges of staffing a new administration and accomplishing Mamdani's campaign promises.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2025
Win consistently, and the belief in accomplishing higher goals gets stronger.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Masco knocked off Marblehead, 45-42, at Walt Roberts Field to capture its first NEC crown in program history, accomplishing the feat in dramatic fashion by overcoming a 22-point first half deficit.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Agentforce allows customers to build AI applications that are capable of taking action and accomplishing tasks with minimal human supervision.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
No team has won consecutive World Series since the Yankees got three in a row in 2000, and Los Angeles is now a step closer to accomplishing their goal.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Sitting in a hot tub in Las Vegas with a crew of friends and family, the pair raised glasses of Dom Pérignon and toasted accomplishing the rarest of feats — making the rare dance crossover hit.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishing
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As this brief survey suggests, the patriots’ success in drawing foreign partners into the war was essential to achieving American independence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Having led a multimillion-dollar organization and mentored thousands of women nationwide, Martine now specializes in guiding high-achieving women to stop over-functioning, reclaim their energy, and lead with clarity and confidence.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Following too closely in its protagonist’s footsteps, The Queen of Versailles presents only two options — tough but spiritually fulfilling material deprivation or unconstrained acquisitiveness.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Being able to be with one of the biggest artists Puerto Rico has ever had in such a special month dedicated only to us is fulfilling to the heart.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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As Obama, 61, explains in her new book, co-written with longtime stylist Meredith Koop, that smart hire led to some of the most iconic looks in the White House despite her reluctance to talk about fashion while performing her duties as First Lady.—
Kaity Velez,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
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More British blues bands followed, performing and recording songs by Delta blues artists.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Currently, there is no information available regarding the size of area burned or the crew executing the prescribed fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The brokers who win are the ones who keep believing, keep executing, and never let the pressure change their approach.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But that’s what a player should be doing.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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This year, the majority of players have been wearing poppies on their shirts from October 23 through to November 11, though individuals are free to decide against doing so.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The prosecutor’s spokesperson said Yeo was making excuses that did not make sense about the notes discovered on his mobile phone.—
Reuters 2 hr ago,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Corps proposed strengthening the bank by implementing riprap, or rocks.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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State officials in Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Oregon and New Jersey filed declarations warning that implementing the USDA’s partial payment plan could lead to technical failures and higher error rates.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Accomplishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishing. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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