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as in attained
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
finally achieved stardom
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as in accomplished
to carry through (as a process) to completion
finally achieved his purpose, which was to form a first-class boys' choir made up of inner-city kids
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Recent Examples of achieved
Lauren Jade Hill, Forbes, 15 June 2021
Especially for her father, who, like her mother, was the child of Jewish immigrants, the house embodied the achieved American dream.
—Arthur Lubow, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2018
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
On Saturday, April 4, the 28-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mildred Patricia Baena achieved a win in a second bodybuilding federation.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
That’s a few million short of the 2023 original, which achieved $204 million domestically over the five-day frame (including $146 million over the traditional weekend).
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
The players may or may not have achieved total consciousness.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Equipe da Casa do Chocolate achieved the record in Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, on February 25, 2017.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Silicon Valley has achieved a level of prosperity unmatched in human history.
—Russell Hancock, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Now, after his revamp, the house has achieved something truly uncommon in the Palm Beach area—a whiff of humor and a dose of edgy elegance.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Ultimately, the resort aims to leave guests feeling renewed, uplifted and inspired, ensuring an achieved sense of ‘weightlessness’.
—Lauren Jade Hill, Forbes, 15 June 2021
Especially for her father, who, like her mother, was the child of Jewish immigrants, the house embodied the achieved American dream.
—Arthur Lubow, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2018
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
On Saturday, April 4, the 28-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mildred Patricia Baena achieved a win in a second bodybuilding federation.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
That’s a few million short of the 2023 original, which achieved $204 million domestically over the five-day frame (including $146 million over the traditional weekend).
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
The players may or may not have achieved total consciousness.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Equipe da Casa do Chocolate achieved the record in Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, on February 25, 2017.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Silicon Valley has achieved a level of prosperity unmatched in human history.
—Russell Hancock, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Now, after his revamp, the house has achieved something truly uncommon in the Palm Beach area—a whiff of humor and a dose of edgy elegance.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieved
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Today, this is the basis of the Japanese sense of the seasons, which has also had a great influence on literature in Japan, especially with regard to haiku, the 17-syllable Japanese poem that has attained international popularity.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Cougars then compiled a 14-2-3 record in the regular season, and attained the MIAA’s top spot in the power rankings.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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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
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The question is whether those goals can be accomplished without additional investment in staff and scouting.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Rising electricity bills emerged as a campaign issue in recent elections, including during gubernatorial races won by Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Battle of Kings Mountain, where the Patriots won a 1780 battle just west of Charlotte, and a recreation of British loyalist leader Maj.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Local residents who spoke to commissioners said a promise from Black Mountain CEO Rhett Bennett to introduce the future data center’s operator to residents at a community meeting has not been fulfilled.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Each visit might bring a new mural in progress, a different artist at work, or a finished piece just hung on the wall.—
Carl Juste,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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More than 90% of China-ASEAN trade is in industrial intermediates rather than finished goods, and intra-regional FDI flows now represent roughly half of the FDI stock within the ASEAN+3 region, according to AMRO.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Calls to temporarily pause gas taxes have gained traction in recent days as prices at the pump climb dramatically, largely driven by supply disruptions resulting from the war in Iran.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Through his partnership with Stone and Argentine producer Fernando Sulichin, Sánchez Arveláiz gained access to a different kind of power — one rooted not in government offices, but in storytelling and cultural influence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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“Achieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieved. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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