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achieved

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verb

past tense of achieve

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Recent Examples of achieved
Verb
The extremely high temperatures required could only be achieved using charcoal. ABC News, 27 July 2026 Brie Larson's 2016 casting as Captain Marvel introduced the MCU's first solo female lead who later achieved a billion-dollar film. Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 His franchise-record 318th home run is just one of several accolades Perez has achieved. Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 25 July 2026 Booster recovery remains a work in progress Not every objective was achieved. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026 Sing, muse, of the cunning Christopher Nolan, who has once again achieved the impossible. Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026 Having achieved their goal, Muñiz-Ochoa, Atkinson and two other climbers who followed them slid down the ropes to solid ground. Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026 Iraq has achieved a measure of stability, but still struggles on many fronts after a long, brutal war. Greg Myre, NPR, 18 July 2026 Noah Schnapp achieved worldwide fame at 11 when Netflix’s Stranger Things became a global hit. Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieved
Adjective
  • Her blinkered perspective is consumed with semi-realized introspection and self-reprobation.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Even Telemundo’s legendary soccer narrator Cantor, has attained cross-over appeal, recently starring in a Coors Light commercial.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • All new sign-ups automatically receive Influencer status, while the Ambassador tier requires spending a minimum of $5,000 on the card in a year and the fanciest Icon designation can only be attained with a $15,000 annual spend.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • As the defense adjusts to its new look at the offense looks to remain consistent after a stellar 2025 season, the goal will be to carry over what the team accomplished as a unit in the offseason program.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Direct cremation, meanwhile, can be accomplished for as little as $795, inclusive of the urn.
    John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
Adjective
  • Some of the administration’s attempts to cancel research grants that focused on topics like gender, diversity, equity and inclusion have been reversed, but roughly 1,240 grants remain terminated, according to a tracking project called Grant Witness.
    Aria Bendix, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Toronto hasn't beaten NYCFC in New York since September of 2020 and has never won at Yankee Stadium.
    CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Jakob Marsee, Joe Mack and Xavier Edwards had RBI hits during a four-run fifth inning for the Marlins, who have won four of five following a 12-game losing streak.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • While the aircraft fulfilled its promise to keep the president safe in a crisis, its legendary communication systems faltered.
    Peter Kastor, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • An order that cannot be fulfilled is not only an ERP problem.
    Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Adjective
  • The bachelor’s degree is no longer best understood as a finished product.
    David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The finished works echo the violence suggested by the bullet-riddled boat.
    Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Other projects to return and restore tribal lands have gained momentum in recent years.
    Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Were the war to end tomorrow, Ukraine would have lost territory but gained military partnerships and significant investments, along with a new engine for its security and economic future.
    Thomas Nagorski, Time, 27 July 2026

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“Achieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieved. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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