aced

Definition of acednext
past tense of ace

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for aced
Verb
  • Reaves nailed all three free throws, part of his 15-point performance on a 4-of-10 shooting night.
    Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The Knights are coming off a nail-biter against Utah, where point guard Themus Fulks nailed two free throws with 3 seconds left for a 73-71 win over the Utes.
    Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • To address that dilemma, the pediatric hospital implemented literacy screenings in about half of its 13 clinics, assigning a literacy coordinator to each.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Over the years, the city has implemented incentives and exemptions to small and new businesses, but some of these efforts have expired or are in need of an update.
    City News Service, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Karp has practiced at Paul, Weiss for four decades and took on the role of chairman in 2008.
    Chantelle Lee, Time, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Lent is not exclusively observed by Catholics, but is also practiced by Orthodox Christians and Protestants, including Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian and some Evangelical churches.
    Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The rise of car culture in the 1940s and ’50s brought about several fast food chains that are still around today.
    Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
  • End the massive overregulation brought about by my opponent.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • My condolences to those others who have been effected by this tragic destruction.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • As in all del Gaudio’s work, wood is used prominently for its visceral impact, all of it naturally and boldly treated and effected with precise detailing.
    Richard Olsen, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The carpeting and furnishings in these three areas and its electrical outlets were redone just two years ago, according to the Kennedy Center, and were accomplished without interrupting performances and programming.
    Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
  • If the goal is to just hang around, win 81 games, and pray for a Wild Card spot, then congratulations — mission accomplished.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Arena is Princess’ newest incarnation of the typical cruise ship theater space, where up to 900 passengers can watch the twice-nightly show performed on a revolving stage.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
  • For instance, O’Leary, Okonma, and Iyer are used to being on camera, albeit as themselves; Grimstad, as a professor, is a longtime public speaker; Caton has often performed his music onstage and on TV.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The all-analog recording, pressed in flamenco-red 180-gram vinyl, was mastered and produced by Impex Records, whose LPs have achieved collector status among jazz connoisseurs.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
  • This warmth can be achieved by using a seedling heat mat.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Aced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aced. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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