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
  • Fresh off a 45-point effort at Miami Wednesday, Edwards nailed a 3 for his first points but then missed his next 10 field goals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • According to tradition, Luther nailed his Ninety-five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, on this day.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of nailed
Verb
  • ANYbotics performed a comprehensive ignition-risk assessment for ANYmal X’s service life and implemented safeguards for each potential ignition source.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • In the aftermath of September 11th, the Bush Administration implemented a national registry that required immigrant boys and men from twenty-four Muslim-majority countries to register with the government.
    — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of implemented
Verb
  • Culver, on the other hand, has practiced as both a prosecutor and assistant public defender, according him ample opportunity to meet juries in county court.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Gainesville practiced six days for six total hours in May with equipment before school under the direction of Searcy.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of practiced
Verb
  • These governments implemented large welfare programs that brought about severe fiscal deficits and deep economic recession.
    — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Around the same time, fears of a smaller Chinese crop brought about by an exceptionally hot summer in Xinjiang were alleviated by stronger-than-expected yields.
    — SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of brought about
Verb
  • Now, Sparks notices how older women are effected by seeing them on stage.
    — Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of effected
Verb
  • DeFoor had a reputation as not only a reformer, but someone who accomplished steep professional feats at a young age.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
  • If that was the case, this was only partially accomplished because duplicate emails still exist throughout the files.
    — Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of accomplished
Verb
  • The film includes a live recording of Pascal Dusapin’s Flying River, Violin Concerto, performed by Utopia Orchestra and conducted by Giuseppe Mengoli.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Her band has also warmed up crowds at Dallas Cowboys games and performed at the Houston Rodeo.
    — Zoey Goto, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of performed
Verb
  • Zhang fell into the water four times and achieved a maximum distance of only 20 meters (66 feet).
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Roadster also did not fly any appreciable distance, landing short of even the 120 feet the Wright Brothers achieved during their first flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of achieved
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