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
Rebuilding the defensive line was a must, and landing Osunsanmi, his K-State teammate, Chiddi Obiazor, and Notre Dame defensive lineman Joshua Burnham went a long way in accomplishing that.
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Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Absent a path toward accomplishing dramatic change and making sure that ICE and DHS are conducting themselves like every other law enforcement agency in the country, then Republicans are going to cause another government shutdown.
—NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
The Federal Reserve's main tool for accomplishing that is by managing – raising, not lowering – interest rates.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Stratton also said the focus should be on what national leaders are accomplishing.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
On the agentic web, value shifts to which endpoints are best at accomplishing tasks.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
New Year's resolutions can be daunting, but with these finds from the Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart, accomplishing your goals is easier than ever.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Not Finishing The Job In your rush to get the job done, decision paralysis could overwhelm you and prevent you from accomplishing much.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Nvidia has just spent the last five years accomplishing this feat.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Absent a path toward accomplishing dramatic change and making sure that ICE and DHS are conducting themselves like every other law enforcement agency in the country, then Republicans are going to cause another government shutdown.
—NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
The Federal Reserve's main tool for accomplishing that is by managing – raising, not lowering – interest rates.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Stratton also said the focus should be on what national leaders are accomplishing.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
On the agentic web, value shifts to which endpoints are best at accomplishing tasks.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
New Year's resolutions can be daunting, but with these finds from the Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart, accomplishing your goals is easier than ever.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Not Finishing The Job In your rush to get the job done, decision paralysis could overwhelm you and prevent you from accomplishing much.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Nvidia has just spent the last five years accomplishing this feat.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishing
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Pfizer also plans to start 10 phase three studies on the injection, with the goal of achieving the first of several potential approvals in 2028.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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Fixtures that remind us of hotel stays—like blackout curtains, upholstered bed frames, and luxury bedding—can be shortcuts to achieving more serene sleep.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
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But critics note that many signatories have moved slowly in fulfilling those commitments.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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In addressing the immediate needs, Lando wants to make the bureau a more welcoming place to attract and retain officers for the long term, fulfilling his vision for the future.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Who is performing in Turning Point USA's The All-American Halftime Show?—
Maria Francis,
Oklahoman,
8 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny will be performing at halftime, but who is singing the national anthem?—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
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OpenAI is now offering agents that are more about automating workflows—logging into applications, executing tasks, and managing tasks without much human hand-holding.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Wednesday’s cuts are the culmination of years of difficult industry-wide headwinds, damaging ownership decisions, leadership mismanagement, and turnover that kept the Post from developing and executing goals.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Minneapolis police chief says the difference between their policies on dealing with protesters and what federal officers have been doing is immediately clear.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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For Jones, doing his part meant observing, which led to at least four officers jumping on his back, handcuffing him, crushing his legs, and grinding his forehead into the frozen concrete.—
Evan Minsker,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
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Shares of Nvidia climbed at steep pace, making the AI giant the ninth company in the world to reach a $1 trillion valuation in 2023, three decades after its establishment.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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In much the same way that Michael Jordan’s legacy was set at the Chicago Bulls, not the Washington Wizards, how much would making it to 1,000 goals or winning the Saudi Pro League impact Ronaldo’s own legacy in the game?—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Despite implementing a jail diversion program more than a year ago, people facing minor, quality-of-life offenses make up a growing portion of the jail’s population.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Democratic candidates proposed populist solutions including taxing billionaires, implementing rent control and freezing utility costs to address California’s soaring cost of living.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Accomplishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishing. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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