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aced

verb

past tense of ace
as in nailed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aced
  1. nailed
  2. implemented
  3. practiced
  4. brought about
  5. effected
  6. accomplished
  7. performed
  8. achieved
Verb
  • Gross is nailed to start when fit, on penalties and is also on dead balls.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • All Vicki wants to do is get through this dinner and then read her Bible — she’s being nailed to the cross like Jesus was by those Judases, Emily and Jenn.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of nailed
Verb
  • The bill gives the president discretion over how it is implemented, including authority over imposing tariffs and the ability to waive certain sanctions under specified conditions.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Russia’s Central Election Commission (CEC) approved new electoral regulations that will be implemented in occupied Ukraine.
    — Chris Massaro , Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of implemented
Verb
  • The training keepers this summer — those who traveled and practiced with the USMNT throughout the World Cup but weren’t rostered — were Kochen and Andrew Rick, a 20-year-old Philadelphia Union backup.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The evidence suggests that digital lending as currently practiced is one more blight for the book industry, yes.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of practiced
Verb
  • The East-West pipeline can carry 7 million barrels of oil per day and has helped alleviate some of the supply crunch brought about by the Iran war.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
  • New York Fashion Week has brought about a slew of footwear collaborations on the runway and beyond, with styles ranging from athletic to high glamour across tie-ups like Vans x SZA and Larroudé by Sergio Hudson.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of brought about
Verb
  • It's undoubtedly been an issue that has effected the black community more than any other in America.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • While most fan initiatives have been student-driven or voluntary with limited authority involvement, the World Cup has effected change at a diplomatic level too.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of effected
Verb
  • Scrubbing showers, vacuuming floors, and cleaning out the fridge are tasks to be accomplished, not to be enjoyed, right?
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
  • But before the bond hits the ballot, district officials wanted to redraw its boundaries and identify projects that could be accomplished without requesting a tax increase from voters.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of accomplished
Verb
  • Hundreds crowded around the Adidas store as the KU pep band and cheerleaders performed for about a half hour.
    — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Emergency crews performed life-saving measures before Blue was pronounced dead at the scene.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of performed
Verb
  • Out of the more than 7,000 wine-producing châteaus in the region, 21 were highlighted by Michelin despite not earning a grape; then 38 received one, 16 were awarded two, and nine achieved the highest distinction of three.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The group has achieved a number of critical highs in recent years.
    — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of achieved
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“Aced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aced. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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