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achieved

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verb

past tense of achieve

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of achieved
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 The thrilling match saw 455 runs scored as India achieved its highest successful run chase in its T20 international history. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 In laboratory tests, researchers say the technology achieved more than 10 times the effective energy density of conventional energy-harvesting approaches. — New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026 Bangladesh almost achieved that in recent years but in 2025 coverage dropped. — Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026 What this 2026 squad lacks is a savvy veteran quarterback such as Ryan Fitzpatrick, who carried that franchise to five wins, which were all achieved after beginning that season with a seven-game losing streak. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026 Its sequel, Culpa Tuya (Your Fault), achieved the platform’s largest international launch to date. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Oct. 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
  • The researchers demonstrated the benefit of using different atoms by maintaining quantum entanglement for 10 seconds as against a few milliseconds attained with the same set of atoms.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
  • There is a greater good to be attained and that is the emphasis that will now be placed on the education of our students.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • When pressed on whether an overhaul on that scale could be accomplished, El-Sayed compared it to mountain climbing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • This is a team that accomplished something never done in NFL history against the Buffalo Bills in Week 5.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 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
  • Meanwhile, national Republicans are attempting to mobilize the state’s conservative voters around Marshall in a state Trump won with 57% of the vote in 2024.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In 2022, Lula summoned his old populist magnetism, built a coalition large enough to defeat Bolsonaro, and won a third term.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • While many returned to the liner with goal fulfilled, a fair number were derailed at the gate.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The People of Minneola deserve a meaningful voice before decisions are made and clear answers about who benefits, who pays, and how commitments will be fulfilled.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The yeast and bacteria in the starter don’t survive baking in meaningful numbers, so the finished bread doesn’t deliver live cultures to your gut.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The Horned Frogs also captured the Big 12 regular-season title and finished runner-up in the Big 12 Tournament.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The Rams amassed over 400 total yards, gained 30-plus first downs, scored five touchdowns, converted 50 percent of their third downs, and committed zero turnovers against the Bills.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Amazon — The e-commerce giant gained more than 1% after Morgan Stanley named it a top pick and raised its price target.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

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“Achieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieved. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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