aced

Definition of acednext
past tense of ace

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for aced
Verb
  • Immediately after Heckel’s make, Quinonez nailed a 3-pointer of her own, and Fudd finally got one of her signature deep shots to drop after starting 0-for-4.
    Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Peja walked into Illinois’ gym — hadn’t touched a ball — and nailed 13 straight 3-pointers.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Israel is loosening restrictions implemented during wartime after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, paving the way for schools and workplaces to reopen.
    Riane Lumer, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The airline also implemented a new policy earlier this year requiring travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance.
    Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In addition, the astronauts configured their cameras and practiced the observations scheduled for Monday’s flyby of the moon, when the capsule will pass about 4,000 miles from our ssatellite.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The Bruins practiced in front of a crowd with more than 150 recruits, alumni, and media members in attendance for the full practice session at Spaulding Field.
    Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Several factors have contributed to the boom in entrepreneurship over the past few years, such as the layoffs and technology changes brought about during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as current changes in the workplace brought about by AI.
    William Jones, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
  • An email that was obtained by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette shows a concern brought about by the Democratic nominee for Pulaski County judge, Wendell Griffen, that may have prompted the emergency meeting.
    Amir Mahmoud, Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Floridians deserve to know how their money is being spent, and how their daily lives might be effected if their local governments are starved of revenue.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
  • My condolences to those others who have been effected by this tragic destruction.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The biggest storyline this weekend will be how Rory McIlroy manages his quest for a second straight Masters title, a feat only three others have accomplished in the 90-year history of the tournament.
    Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The question is whether those goals can be accomplished without additional investment in staff and scouting.
    Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Harris performed slightly better than Fuller in a special election on March 10, but neither secured a majority of the vote in a crowded field of candidates, forcing a runoff election.
    Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • McClure didn’t include invoices for work performed by David Westland, who represents SSCVA Board Chairman Andy Qunell, Treasurer Matt Maloney, board members Brent Brashier and Matt Schuffert, and former member Tom Dabertin as individuals in the case.
    Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This, the team explains, was achieved by feeding the AI with 81 physical properties of metals.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The suave Hernández character Domingo appeared briefly but was conked on the noggin by White, who also achieved Five-Timers status, but as a musical guest.
    Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Aced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aced. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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