1
as in attains
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
finally achieved stardom
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as in accomplishes
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 achieves
Grandparents are not interested in performance or outcomes, but in substance — not in what a child achieves, but in who that child becomes.
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Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Indeed, the level of global acclaim Jackson, who tragically died in 2009 at the untimely age of 50 due to acute propofol intoxication, achieves is unprecedented.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Combining cheery polka dots with breathable linen is the ultimate warm-weather pairing, which this Gap Linen-blend Maxi Slip Skirt achieves.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
The other reason for picky old rockers to show up is that this company achieves some very powerful harmonics on many of those songs, utilizing Marriott’s immersive capabilities.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Nemesis achieves a lot, introducing a dangerous new villain that even the mighty Asgard fear, while ramping up the tension for a suitably dramatic season finale.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Athena achieves this with an extendable arm.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
In many cases, physicians can substitute a generic drug or recommend a similar treatment that achieves the same outcome at a lower price.
—Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
The Power and the Glory achieves the comfortable combination of a thriller plot with the high, moral ambiguity of a modern drama.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Indeed, the level of global acclaim Jackson, who tragically died in 2009 at the untimely age of 50 due to acute propofol intoxication, achieves is unprecedented.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Combining cheery polka dots with breathable linen is the ultimate warm-weather pairing, which this Gap Linen-blend Maxi Slip Skirt achieves.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
The other reason for picky old rockers to show up is that this company achieves some very powerful harmonics on many of those songs, utilizing Marriott’s immersive capabilities.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Nemesis achieves a lot, introducing a dangerous new villain that even the mighty Asgard fear, while ramping up the tension for a suitably dramatic season finale.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Athena achieves this with an extendable arm.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
In many cases, physicians can substitute a generic drug or recommend a similar treatment that achieves the same outcome at a lower price.
—Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
The Power and the Glory achieves the comfortable combination of a thriller plot with the high, moral ambiguity of a modern drama.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieves
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But if a person seeking status is already wealthy or attains corporate sponsorship, for instance, a viable pathway to citizenship opens up, even if only slightly.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Gemini attains a very favorable position almost directly overhead.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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Nitecore accomplishes this compaction by removing the RCR123 battery compartment that sits in the core of the AP05C, powering the AP01 externally via a USB-C input.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
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Moving Sewell to the left side accomplishes something similar — at least in Campbell’s opinion.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Desperation wins in the playoffs.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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In three games against Escondido this week — Mission Hills wins by 15-2, 9-1 and 10-0 — Mulford, who had a double and triple Friday, was 7 of 12 with 12 RBIs.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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That’s why celebrity fulfills him.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Reynoso Ruiz explained that the toy fulfills the role of a mother by serving as his primary source of security.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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After being injected with a mysterious serum, Gabriel gains extraordinary strength, speed, and resilience.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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The climate gains too, since these data centers are powered by 95% renewable energy, avoiding 10 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions over 20 years from just one 100-megawatt facility.—
Todd Larsen,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Attorney-client privilege typically shields most details about the legal work each timekeeper performs, but the Tribune was able to obtain other billing and payment data from the city under Illinois’ Freedom of Information Act.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Hathaway performs several original songs by Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX and FKA Twigs.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
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The breadth of recent enforcement actions and license revocations makes clear that this is a serious, ongoing problem that demands immediate and sustained action.—
Tom Koutsoumpas,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hathaway makes not just a believable pop star but an indelible portrait of an artist’s ego in extremes.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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There are eight major candidates vying to become the next state Superintendent of Public Instruction, a nonpartisan office that oversees the Department of Education and executes the state Board of Education’s policies.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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By the time a debt collector executes a bank levy, a court has already issued a judgment, and that debt has likely spent years cycling through charge-offs, collection transfers and legal filings, with each step quietly narrowing the options for getting rid of the debt.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Achieves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieves. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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